Public Education Network
Public Education Network (PEN) is a national association of local education funds (LEFs) and individuals working to advance public school reform in low-income communities. PEN believes an active, vocal constituency is the key to ensuring that every child, in every community, benefits from a quality public education.
Collaborative has supported PEN in a number of ways over the past 10 years, including the design and redesign of local education funds in Hartford, CT, Newark, NJ, and the District of Columbia. In addition, Collaborative has facilitated planning teams for the organization’s annual conference; designed, facilitated and documented leadership symposia, initiative convenings and conference sessions; supported partnership development with national funders; and written extensively about the impact of local engagement efforts.
