What is PEP?

The Partnership for Educational Progress (PEP) is an educational foundation serving the public schools in the Glenbard area community school districts in DuPage County, IL. Founded in 1992, PEP was designed to be the cornerstone for a long-term partnership among community, business, and school organizations to provide ongoing supplemental financial resources for the public schools it serves. PEP is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation.

PEP's Mission

"Our mission is to promote excellence in the Glenbard community schools. We will achieve this by...Providing financial resources through a diverse funding base, in order to support programs that enhance student achievement and enrich learning opportunities." - PEP Board

Latest news

20 Reasons To Celebrate PEP's 20th Birthday -- 1/23/12

There are a lot of reasons to celebrate PEP's 20th Birthday, including the fact that $1.3 million has benefited students in 6 school districts. Click to see all 20 reasons!


1. $1.3 million has benefited students in 6 school districts.
2. Four playgrounds have been built.
3. Technology for classrooms has been financed.
4. Grants to teachers for innovative projects have been awarded.
5. Cultural Camp has been supported.
6. Cultural Art Programs have been underwritten.
7. Support for school libraries has been undertaken.
8. Artists in residence have been invited.
9. Outdoor performing spaces have been erected.
10. Grants for academic and athletic fees for needy students have been provided.
11. Orchestra mini-grants have been allotted.
12. Book Studies and Reading Rooms have been created.
13. Legacy walkways have been constructed.
14. Memorial Turf field has been completed.
15. After-prom activities have been secured.
16. Science and technology fairs have been organized.
17. School beautification has been enabled.
18. Leading to Reading has been highlighted.
19. Technology training costs have been offset.
20. Senior scholarships have been given.


• Announcing PEP Teacher Grant Awards -- 9/26/11

  The Partnership for Educational Progress is pleased to award six grants, totaling $4,200, to teachers in School Districts 87 and 89.
  Click to view the Grants Summary

• Scholarship Winners -- 6/15/11

  Announcing the Scholarship Award winners from the Glenbard Classes of 2011. Click to view