Paterson Education Fund

The Paterson Education Fund (PEF) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to stimulate community action for change so that the Paterson Public Schools ensure that all Paterson children achieve high standards. PEF is a founding member of the Public Education Network (PEN), a national organization of local education funds and individuals working to improve public schools and build citizen support for quality public education in low-income communities across the nation.

PEF is currently working on the following goals:

• Building local community's civic capacity to support, monitor and advocate for education reform;
• Educating and enabling community leadership to understand and act on changing education needs;
• Providing a forum for the community to effectively participate in the decision-making processes concerning education; and
• Maintaining a well governed, managed and supported organization that stays true to its mission.