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TRANSFORMING PUBLIC EDUCATION
PEF is a non-profit organization that, for over thirty years, has provided training, research, and resources to teachers, principals, and schools in Hamilton County and surrounding areas.
We are innovators, working with a wide range of partners to transform public education.
We work to increase student achievement so all students succeed in learning and in life.
Dr. Jane Worth Harbaugh
Board Member Emerita
April 24, 1930 – September 27, 2020
We Will Do Better
The appalling death of George Floyd has once again made painfully visible the injustices Black Americans have experienced for generations. Like millions of Americans, we stand united with people of color and people across the country and around the world who demand that things must change. We know that PEF can only achieve its mission when there is true justice and true opportunity for all. We are committed to doing all that we can to make this a reality.
For rising seniors, Camp College provides insight, guidance, and support for students and their families as they prepare for post-secondary success.
Designed for juniors and seniors in Hamilton County public schools, STEP-UP provides students access to a robust internship and career training program.
Passport Scholars helps first generation college bound girls set and achieve goals for their academic and life journeys during high school.
Project Inspire is a unique teacher preparation initiative that uses a residency model to prepare teachers to thrive in schools across Hamilton County.
STEM Fellows is a year-long cohort designed to help teachers grow as instructional experts, teacher leaders, and community connectors.
Teacherpreneur offers educators the support, time, and space to incubate and scale big ideas that transform the classroom, school, and community.
Leadership Fellows is designed to give emerging school leaders the skills and knowledge necessary for success as school leaders.
PLA is an intensive, year-long program that provides professional development, mentorship, and preparation for future administrators.
Principal Coaches pairs retired principals with new school leaders to provide one-on-one, year-long support as they grow into their leadership role.
FFT enriches the personal and professional growth of teachers by supporting them as they identify and pursue opportunities around the world.
Volkswagen eLabs are state of the art digital fabrication labs that transform how students engage in STEM through rapid prototyping technology.
Through a time of unprecedented challenges, we at PEF have been inspired by the tireless work of our community to continue to ensure that learning does not stop for our students, and educators and students get the support that they need.
Please check individual program pages for information about specific programs and ways that we are working in partnership with Hamilton County Schools to maximize existing efforts
