The Public Education Foundation

We are thrilled to announce our phenomenal honorees of the Hispanic and Latino Legacy Dinner: Sonia Joya, Jose Melendrez, Otto Merida, and Luz Marina Mosquera! These inspirational leaders have played a pivotal role in the empowerment of our Hispanic/Latino community and we are proud to celebrate their remarkable contributions. . Join us by securing your ticket today at https://e.givesmart.com/events/Bje/?isOrderFormActive=true.

Introducing Jennifer, a recent graduate from the Teacher FastTrack program! Jennifer is beginning their teaching career at Bozarth Elementary where they’ll be inspiring and educating our amazing 3rd graders! “This program was amazing in getting me ready. Having master teachers to talk through things with was huge and insightful. My master teacher helped me in ways that enhanced my studies in education and gave me the confidence to have a classroom of my own.”

The Oakland Athletics sponsored free Teacher Superstore memberships for all of the teachers from Helen M. Jydstrup Elementary School, allowing educators to obtain supplies without additional out-of-pocket expenses! Thank you to Fox 5 for covering this amazing event! Read the full article here: https://www.fox5vegas.com/video/2024/08/16/las-vegas-valley-teachers-receive-help-as-with-donation/

Join us and CCSD Family Engagement Department for a FREE family engagement event on September 7 at Clark High School! Enjoy interactive workshops, access to community resources, refreshments, and a visit from the Clark County School District Book Bus, where kids can pick up free books to build their home libraries! Register now at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBgyu0SJZ2kAmUZ0oVlv8XjbXtFAtxv1hLL0uyJ6L2-mRkVA/viewform

The highly anticipated Hispanic and Latino Legacy Dinner is almost here! Come celebrate with your community at the beautiful Worre Studios as we raise scholarship funds for four future leaders of Hispanic and Latino descent! Tickets are going fast, so be sure to get yours now at https://e.givesmart.com/events/Bje/?isOrderFormActive=true

As we continue our efforts to reduce chronic absenteeism, it's important for our students to understand that Every Day Matters! The newly relaunched Clark County School District website works hand in hand with the community efforts currently underway through the Go to Grow Coalition. Together, these websites provide valuable resources to help ensure students attend school every day. Visit everyday.ccsd.net and nvfamily.org to discover how CCSD and our community partners can support your family!

Please give a warm welcome to Arianna, a recent graduate from the Teacher FastTrack program! Arianna is beginning their teaching career at Matt Kelly Elementary School where they’ll be inspiring and educating our amazing 5th graders! “The program prepares you for the transition and gives resources to help. The transparency of what it will take to be a teacher but also the encouragement given really helped.”

In case you missed it, Station Casinos joined us at Howard E. Hollingsworth Elementary in celebration of their annual donation to the Smart Start program! Thanks to their incredible contribution, 11 schools will receive additional funding for projects to support our future leaders. Thank you for your massive impact on our community!

The Oakland Athletics came to support our amazing teachers from Helen M. Jydstrup Elementary School at the PEF Teacher Superstore! Thanks to their generosity, teachers were able to stock up on $500 worth of much-needed school supplies for the new school year. We greatly appreciate your dedication and support for our community!

Thank you to Station Casinos for their ongoing support for our schools! We are incredibly grateful for their generous contribution to support 11 Clark County School District schools through the Smart Start program. We are proud to partner with amazing organizations like Station Casinos to meet critical needs that’s will strengthen our schools!

With the new school year in full swing, our Teacher FastTrack graduates are stepping into their own classrooms and shaping the minds of our future leaders as fully licensed educators! Follow our social media channels as we spotlight a different participant each week, showcasing their journey on the FastTrack and celebrating their achievement! Learn more about Teacher FastTrack: https://thepef.org/teacherfasttrack/

Welcome back, Clark County School District students and teachers, to the 2024-25 school year! 🎉 We’re excited to kick off an incredible year of learning and success. We hope you had a fantastic first day!

Yesterday we had the pleasure of surprising the amazing teachers of with “Classroom in a Box” kits! Thank you to KTNV Channel 13 Las Vegas, Subaru of Las Vegas, America First Credit Union and our incredible community partners for supporting our Clark County School District teachers!

The Book Bus continues to roll through the Las Vegas Valley for our future bookworms! Check out some pictures from memorable stops at College of Southern Nevada’s ECE Lab, La Petite Academy, and Mountain View Christian Schools!

Thank you to Zip Code Magazines for featuring our very own Kirsten Searer in their Meet the Neighbor segment! Read the entire article here: https://view.publitas.com/pinpoint-publications-llc/89012-yojorlla34dx/page/34-35

Join us on September 25 for the Hispanic & Latino Legacy Dinner, a night dedicated to culture and celebration! The familial energy and spirit of the evening will create lasting memories. Tickets are selling out fast, so don't miss your chance—reserve yours today at https://e.givesmart.com/events/Bje/?isOrderFormActive=true.

We were incredibly honored to celebrate our inaugural cohort of 45 mentees in the PEF Teacher FastTrack program (formerly Teacher Pathway), who will enter the classroom as licensed teachers this fall! Thank you to R&R Partners for hosting us and our guests who showed their support and helped us achieve this milestone. Congratulations to our newest teachers!

A HUGE thank you to all the incredible volunteers who joined us at the PEF Teacher Superstore to help assemble the “Classroom in a Box” kits for our new Teacher FastTrack teachers! Your participation is greatly appreciated by our community. If you’re interested in volunteering with PEF and getting involved in our community, please sign up at https://form-usa.keela.co/volunteer-application-form8

Mark your calendars for September 25 and join us for the Hispanic & Latino Legacy Dinner! It will be an evening immersed in the cultural atmosphere of the amazing Hispanic and Latino people of Southern Nevada. This event will be one you don’t want to miss! Tickets are going fast, so grab yours now at https://e.givesmart.com/events/Bje/?isOrderFormActive=true

The Book Bus Express has been making its rounds, stopping at some fantastic events across the community! Check out these photos of our future bookworms from recent events!

Today is your last chance to support the Give to Teachers drive with KTNV Channel 13 Las Vegas!Thanks to the generosity of KTNV, the Scripps Howard Fund is matching all donations so you can DOUBLE your impact! Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a significant difference. Donate now at https://www.ktnv.com/gives

Join us on September 25 for the Hispanic & Latino Legacy Dinner! It will be a night of family, culture, and celebration! Experience the cultural spirit that will make this event unforgettable. Tickets are going fast, so be sure to get yours now at https://e.givesmart.com/events/Bje/?isOrderFormActive=true

Only 2 days left to support the Give to Teachers drive with KTNV Channel 13 Las Vegas! Make DOUBLE the impact with the Scripps Howard Fund matching all donations. Your contribution, big or small, makes a huge difference. Donate now at https://www.ktnv.com/gives

A huge shoutout to City of Las Vegas Government and everyone who participated in the School Supplies for Parking Tickets program! Your generous donations have raised an incredible $1,100 worth of school supplies for students in need. Thank you for helping us make a difference! Check out the full story from KSNV News 3, Las Vegas at https://news3lv.com/news/local/school-supplies-for-parking-tickets-program-receives-over-1k-worth-of-donations

Just 5 DAYS left to support the Give to Teachers drive with KTNV Channel 13 Las Vegas! Help us equip students and teachers with "Classroom in a Box" kits to kick off the new school year right! Every donation, big or small, makes a huge difference. Contribute now at https://www.ktnv.com/gives