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Our Mission and Vision

Our mission is to cultivate relationships and create opportunities that empower all educators and students for success in learning and in life. 

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We envision a world where public education is the cornerstone of a thriving, equitable society, serving as the foundation of opportunity for all. 

Our Beliefs

We believe…

  • Public Schools Empower Communities: We believe when public schools are powerfully effective, nurturing, and rigorous, all students can fulfill their potential to succeed.

  • Success is for Everyone: We embrace diverse paths to success by acknowledging and cultivating the unique needs, talents, and aspirations of every learner.

  • Equity is Powerful: We believe in the potential of public education to create equitable, personalized experiences that empower students to cultivate their unique skills, expand their social capital, and access diverse opportunities for the road ahead.

  • Educators are Vital: We believe that all public schools must have highly effective teachers and leaders practicing equitable education every day. 

  • Community is Key: We believe that creating and sustaining high-performing public schools requires the support of the entire community. 

  • Iteration is Necessary: We prioritize continuous learning and growth by embracing reflective practice and actionable research to refine programs and services. 

  • Impact Should be Sustainable: We strive for sustainable impact by focusing on long-term solutions that ensure continued success for future generations.

  • Accountability is Essential: We commit to transparency and accountability in all our actions. 

Our Goals

  1. Successful Students:  PEF creates and implements programs that provide equitable and accessible opportunities that empower public school students to choose their pathway to success in college, career, and life.

  2. Great Teachers:  PEF attracts talent into the teaching profession and cultivates great teachers who passionately and consistently propel students toward a successful future.

  3. Great School Leaders:  PEF collaborates with partners to develop effective public school leaders who create learning environments that inspire exploration, discovery, and wonder and yield exceptional levels of student learning.

  4. Innovative Teachers, Students, Schools, and Communities:  PEF attracts, develops, and incubates innovations that increase student engagement and learning and improve public education.

  5. Effective and Sustainable Organization:  PEF is a vibrant and sustainable organization.

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