Scholar Student Innovative Program
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Joaquin Newman
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Miguel Arzabe
Bolivian-American artist, Miguel Arzabe, fills huge canvases with paint that...
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AEF Enrichment Program Helps Students During COVID
AEF is working carefully with Alameda Unified School District, school staff, program providers, volunteers, parents and students to keep our after school Enrichment program going this winter and spring. Our staff is working tirelessly because we know that enrichment programs can help reduce student stress, provide additional STEAM support, and will hopefully help keep students resilient and positive during this difficult time. Parents can be confident knowing their children will be in a safe environment after school.
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Alameda HS Students Tackle Big Issues Through Art
Article in the Alameda Sun, Thurs. Dec. 23, 2021 – Sun Staff Reports
Alameda High School’s (AHS) Career Technical Education (CTE) students used their design skills to turn art into activism by producing powerful posters that promote vaccines, ecology and anti-racism. These posters are on display in the windows of Books Inc. (1344 Park St.) and Lilac Dress Boutique (1918 Encinal Ave.).
The artworks are part of Alameda Education Foundation’s (AEF) Art Across the Island.
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Mini Grants Are Used For…
It’s gift giving season and one of the best gifts we know of are AEF Mini Grants for our teachers. Our dedicated teachers often spend their own money on things their students need. In California, teachers annually spend $664 out of their own pockets – more than any other state. This is definitely an equity issue as teachers in wealthy districts or parts of town are more likely to have access to resources than those in less affluent areas.
