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Arthur Williams Honored with 2025 STEM Leadership Award for Transformative Impact in the Classroom
Arthur Williams, a veteran educator and proud Public Education Foundation (PEF) alumnus, has been named the 2025 recipient of the...
Jul 13 min read
Breaking Barriers: From Chattanooga to Shanghai
Gateway Scholar Amy Xiloj Cecilio: A story of determination, mentorship, and daring to dream Amy, far right, is shown with her NYU...
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Public Education Foundation Announces 2025 Fund for Teachers Fellows
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (April 9, 2025) — For the 14th consecutive year, Hamilton County Schools teachers have been awarded grants for...
Apr 233 min read
Bright Futures Blog: Aleena Shahbaz’s Journey to Nursing School
For many students, the journey from high school to college is filled with obstacles, personal growth, and defining moments. For Aleena...
Feb 244 min read
Bright Futures Blog: Right Place, Right Time: How Mentorship and Initiative Opened Doors for Rayder
At Public Education Foundation (PEF), we believe that opportunity can change a life—but sometimes, it takes the right mentor to help...
Feb 112 min read
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