Public Education Foundation

Our mission is to cultivate relationships and create opportunities that empower all educators and students for success in learning and in life. We envision a world where public education is the cornerstone of a thriving, equitable society, serving as the foundation of opportunity for all.

PEF supports Hamilton County Public Schools, Teachers, and Students through a variety of evidence-based programs and initiatives. 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.