The Las Vegas Aces presented a $24,000 check to the Public Education Foundation (PEF) during a pregame ceremony at their home game against the Chicago Sky, celebrating the team's performance throughout the 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup. PEF Immediate Past Chair of the Board of Directors Peter Guzman and Co-Presidents Latoya Holman and Jeff Wells received the check on-court and … [Read more...] about The Las Vegas Aces Present $24,000 Donation to the Public Education Foundation Following Commissioner’s Cup Championship
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Credit One Bank Celebrates 30 New One for the Community Scholarship Recipients
Credit One Bank celebrated another impactful year of its One For The Community Scholarship program, awarding a total of $300,000 in scholarships to Southern Nevada students pursuing higher education in the state. In partnership with the Public Education Foundation (PEF) and, for the first time, Project 150, the scholarship program continues to support local students as they … [Read more...] about Credit One Bank Celebrates 30 New One for the Community Scholarship Recipients
Public Education Foundation Announces Board and Senior Staff Succession Plan
The Public Education Foundation (PEF) today announced Board and Staff leadership appointments, effective June 1, 2026. Peter Guzman concludes his two-year term as Board Chair, and will be succeeded by current Vice Chair Tony Sanchez. Joshua Miller, currently PEF’s Treasurer, becomes Vice Chair. Jean Vock, formerly Chief Financial Officer of UNLV, succeeds Josh as chair of the … [Read more...] about Public Education Foundation Announces Board and Senior Staff Succession Plan
Edmentum Donates Books and $2,500 to Support CCSD Book Bus Literacy Initiative
Edmentum, a leading provider of online learning solutions, today donated a collection of new children’s books and $2,500 to support the Clark County School District (CCSD) Book Bus, helping build home libraries and foster a love of reading for students across Southern Nevada. The donation was presented during Edmentum’s annual conference at Resorts World Las Vegas in the … [Read more...] about Edmentum Donates Books and $2,500 to Support CCSD Book Bus Literacy Initiative
Public Education Foundation Celebrates Kenneth Lin and Siriwan Singhasiri, Dr. Tya Mathis-Coleman, and Don Snyder at The Golden Apple Gala
VEGAS—The Public Education Foundation (PEF) will proudly host its annual Golden Apple Gala on January 10, 2026. The highly anticipated evening will celebrate the Clark County School District (CCSD) Alumni of the Year who are transforming our community as business leaders, policymakers, and community advocates. The Golden Apple Gala brings together hundreds of donors, partners, … [Read more...] about Public Education Foundation Celebrates Kenneth Lin and Siriwan Singhasiri, Dr. Tya Mathis-Coleman, and Don Snyder at The Golden Apple Gala
The Public Education Foundation Issues its 2025 Annual Impact Report Celebrating Expanded Support of our Students and Educators
VEGAS—The Public Education Foundation (PEF) celebrates another year of significant progress with the release of its 2025 Annual Impact Report, progress made possible by the generosity of donors, volunteers and community partners. Through the organization’s core programs providing post-secondary scholarships, teacher recruitment and retention, school supplies and reading … [Read more...] about The Public Education Foundation Issues its 2025 Annual Impact Report Celebrating Expanded Support of our Students and Educators
Athletics President Marc Badain and Public Education Foundation Board Chair Peter Guzman Honor Community Volunteers at Volunteers in Partnership Celebration
The Public Education Foundation (PEF) brought together community leaders, including Athletics President Marc Badain and PEF Board Chair Peter Guzman, to recognize dedicated volunteers at the inaugural PEF VIP (Volunteers in Partnership) Celebration on November 19. “The financial responsibility is important, but it is about being present and it's about giving your time,” shared … [Read more...] about Athletics President Marc Badain and Public Education Foundation Board Chair Peter Guzman Honor Community Volunteers at Volunteers in Partnership Celebration
Office Depot and Domtar in Partnership with The Public Education Foundation Team Up to Surprise Clark County School District Teachers with Exclusive Shopping Event
Office Depot® and Domtar, in partnership with the Public Education Foundation, surprised teachers from Sunrise Acres Elementary School today with an exclusive in-store shopping event at the Office Depot® OfficeMax® store on Eastern Avenue in Las Vegas. The event, valued at $10,000, gave educators the opportunity to shop for essential school and classroom supplies to help them … [Read more...] about Office Depot and Domtar in Partnership with The Public Education Foundation Team Up to Surprise Clark County School District Teachers with Exclusive Shopping Event
The Public Education Foundation Teacher Superstore Announces New Back- to-School Shopping Hours For Teachers To Get Discount Classroom Supplies
WHAT The Public Education Foundation (PEF) Teacher Superstore, a free and low-cost supply store for Southern Nevada public school educators, is introducing new hours for the 2025-26 school year to better meet the needs of teachers and ensure they have access to supplies so their students can participate in the classroom and do their homework. Beginning July 12, the store will … [Read more...] about The Public Education Foundation Teacher Superstore Announces New Back- to-School Shopping Hours For Teachers To Get Discount Classroom Supplies
Credit One Bank Celebrates 21 New One For The Community Scholarship Recipients
LAS VEGAS (May 22, 2025) – For the third year in a row, Credit One Bank celebrated a new batch of One For The Community Scholarship recipients. The scholarship supports Las Vegas-based students who plan on staying in Nevada to pursue higher education. In partnership with the Public Education Foundation (PEF), the One For The Community Scholarship debuted in 2023 with 11 … [Read more...] about Credit One Bank Celebrates 21 New One For The Community Scholarship Recipients
Recipients of $100,000 Life-Changing Charles and Phyllis Frias Legacy
Recipients of the Charles and Phyllis Frias Legacy Scholarship met with College of Southern Nevada (CSN) president William Kibler in recognition of their exceptional achievement of a $100,000 scholarship. Five CSN students were awarded the Frias Legacy Scholarship over the past three years based upon their courage, character, and determination to overcome significant … [Read more...] about Recipients of $100,000 Life-Changing Charles and Phyllis Frias Legacy
Public Education Foundation Launches CCSD Alumni of the Year Award by Honoring Bo Bernhard, PhD and Alex Bybee at the Golden Apple Gala
The Public Education Foundation (PEF) will proudly host its annual Golden Apple Gala on January 4, 2025, at Paris Las Vegas. The highly anticipated evening will launch the Clark County School District (CCSD) Alumni of the Year Awards, highlighting the achievements of CCSD graduates. In the inaugural year, PEF will celebrate the excellence and positive impact of the 2025 CCSD … [Read more...] about Public Education Foundation Launches CCSD Alumni of the Year Award by Honoring Bo Bernhard, PhD and Alex Bybee at the Golden Apple Gala
Community Joins the Public Education Foundation to Celebrate Juneteenth by Raising Funds to Support Students’ Educational Dreams
The Public Education Foundation (PEF) hosted its second annual Black Girl Magic Juneteenth Jubilee Luncheon on Tuesday, June 18th, 2024, at Nine Twenty in downtown Las Vegas. This luncheon celebrated phenomenal African-American women of the past, present, and future while raising funds to provide scholarships for four Black/African-American students pursuing their college … [Read more...] about Community Joins the Public Education Foundation to Celebrate Juneteenth by Raising Funds to Support Students’ Educational Dreams
Credit One Bank Celebrates 15 New One For The Community Scholarship Recipients
LAS VEGAS (June 13, 2024) – For the second year in a row, Credit One Bank celebrated a new batch of One For The Community Scholarship recipients. The scholarship supports Las Vegas-based students who are staying in Nevada to pursue higher education. In partnership with the Public Education Foundation, the One For The Community Scholarship debuted in 2023 with 11 college-bound … [Read more...] about Credit One Bank Celebrates 15 New One For The Community Scholarship Recipients
Around the StateMay 2020
Students in Need of Technology According to the Public Education Foundation, as many as one-third of the 320,000 families In the Clark County School District (CCSD) lack access to computers, the internet or their teachers. The CCSD estimates that approximately 120,000 Chromebooks are needed for students participating in distance learning. Recently a Las Vegas-based software … [Read more...] about Around the State