Support of Encinal High School Gardening Project
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Special Field Trip for Hard of Hearing Students
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Preview Our Summer Camps Now!
This year summer camps will be held at Earhart Elementary School (400 Packet Landing Rd, Alameda, CA 94502) and will run from June 16 (no camps June 19 and July 4) through July 11, 2025.
Click here for more information on AEF Summer Camps!
With over 70 different camps to choose from including Pickleball, Spanish, Chinese, Rock Band, LEGO, Robotics, Writing, Drawing, Sports and much more!…which ones will you choose?
Alameda Bike Festival 2025
Every year, the City of Alameda (along with event partners including Alameda Unified School District) hosts a Bike Festival, and this year it will be held at Paden Elementary School (444 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501) on Saturday, April 26, 2025. AEF will have a table at this event with prizes, give-aways, information on our Summer Camps, and more. Bring your friends and family to this free annual citywide bike festival for people of all ages!
Student Art Exhibit Opens April 19, 2025
A new AEF student artwork exhibit, featuring the artwork of Salma Arastu , photographs by Will Chang, and poetry by poet laureate Maw Shien Win will open on April 19, 2025. The student artwork will be inspired by Salma’s Interdependence panels, and student poetry based on Maw’s nature poem. The exhibit is called Our Earth: Embracing All Communities. The exhibit will run through May 25, 2025.
WHEN: Saturday,
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AEF Affirms That Everyone Belongs Here
AEF believes that Everyone Belongs Here and we remain committed to serving and supporting our diverse community of public school students. We will continue to serve as a critical bridge toward equitable and inclusive educational outcomes for Alameda TK – 12 public school students. We remain and will remain committed to:
- Showcasing artists and art that represent the beautiful mosaic of our culturally diverse Bay Area through our Art Changes and Art Across the Island programs
- Encouraging student-athletes to participate in AEF sports programs that match their gender identity
- Hiring instructors who represent the diversity of our student population for our sports,
Are you interested in becoming a Volunteer Camp Youth Leader?
AEF will have a table at the City of Alameda’s 2025 Youth Career & Job Fair with information on how you can apply to be an AEF Volunteer Summer Camp Leader! Hope we see you there!
The Youth Career & Job Fair connects Alameda high school students with local organizations who may have career opportunities, internships or summer positions. It is supported by AUSD, Alameda Collaborative for Children,
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A Message from AEF’s New Executive Director
Greetings!
I am thrilled to join the Alameda Education Foundation as the new Executive Director. With Vicki’s impending retirement, I know I have big shoes to fill, and I appreciate that she has offered a generous overlap period as I learn the numerous facets of AEF’s work. I look forward to meeting with many of our AEF community members, partners and supporters over the coming weeks as I step into this role.
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