AEF enrichment programs

Author: jill

Storybuilders program

Learning to Write and Tell Stories

Thank you, Julia and all AEF members, for your generous support to our grade level and my class with all that you do for our students and our special community. In these tricky times, I am especially appreciative of the timely and very teacher-friendly grants you provided this 2024-’25 school year. AEF’s fundraising and grant writing allowed all three of our classes to experience Berkeley Rep’s award winning Storybuilders program where over a 10-week period an artist visited our classrooms to develop a play from scratch.

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Theater in the classroom

Theater in the Classroom

To all the amazing folks at AEF,

Thank you so much for all the support you’ve given 3rd grade at Love Elementary this year. Your generous and well-timed grants have really made a huge difference—and honestly, made things a lot easier for us teachers!

Because of AEF, we got to take part in Berkeley Rep’s ‘Storybuilders‘ program, which was such a cool experience. It gave the students a fun way to build skills in storytelling,

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Queer History

Students Learn About Bay Area Queer History

“Using our AEF Teacher Mini Grant, we were able to hold an amazing and educational event where local drag queens presented on queer history in the Bay Area! Many students came to learn and ask questions about queer experiences and culture. They learned about ethical fashion and how these performers create fabulous looks, all while being environmentally conscious.”

“Thank you so much for your support!”

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Happy Pride Month

Celebrate Pride Month!

At AEF, we believe every student deserves to be seen, supported, and celebrated for who they are. During Pride Month and all year long, we stand with our LGBTQ+ students, families, educators, and community.

Together, we’re building inclusive spaces where everyone feels a sense of belonging. To those living their truth with courage and compassion — we see you, we support you, and we’re proud of you.

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Student Art on Display Throughout the Summer

Student art can be seen throughout the summer at the Bay Farm Island Branch library and at the West End Library. Summer exhibits include Matisse-inspired collage from Maya Lin, botanical prints from Ruby Bridges and watercolors based on The Great Wave Off Kanagawa from Otis. Lilac will feature watercolors from Love and See Spot Run will have computer generated art by the Jr. Jets. Student art will return to the Children’s Section of the Main Library in September with ‘alebrijes’

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Community Impact Award nomination

AEF Nominated for Community Impact Awards

The Alameda Education Foundation has been nominated for the Alameda Chamber & Economic Alliance Innovation Island Award for Community Impact for 2025!

This award honors a business [or non-profit organization] that has made significant contributions to Alameda through innovative programs, initiatives, or partnerships, through activities such as novel approaches to corporate social responsibility, unique collaborations with local organizations, or creative solutions to community challenges.

The award recipients will be announced at the Innovation Island Excellence Awards on June 26 at Almanac Brewing company.

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