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Art Changes Program an Inspiring Resource for Teachers

AEF’s Art Across the Island (AATI) program will soon be spinning off into two programs. AATI will remain a showcase for AUSD students’ artwork displayed in a variety of venues across Alameda. The newly named “Art Changes” program will be an amazing resource for teachers who want to supplement art instruction in the classroom. The program features videos of artists from many ethnic backgrounds discussing their work along with related art projects for students.

New Teacher Mini Grants Promote Equity

With a focus specifically on need and equity, our new Teacher Mini-Grants provide an opportunity for teachers to apply for items that will benefit their students but that are not covered in the school budget. Many of these grants focus on teachers at Title I schools and special programs, such as Special Ed and English Language Learning. (The Teacher Mini Grant program replaces AEF’s previous Adopt A Classroom program and enables your donation to more effectively reach those most in need).

It Began With a Backpack

When the Alameda Education Foundation (AEF) began running our annual backpack and school supply drive in 2012, the Alameda Point Collaborative (APC) was one of our first community partners. According to APC Children and Youth Manager Sara Christensen, APC initially lined up backpacks on a table for parents to pick up. But the staff at APC soon recognized that AEF’s annual donation of backpacks and school supplies provided an opportunity to do much more for their families.

Summer Camps Spaces Still Available

AEF Summer Camps will be starting in July. We are delighted to be able to offer in person camps for students! We still have a few spaces open including in our Math, Spanish, Flag Football, Art, Yoga, Sewing, SCRATCH Game Design and Intro to Guitar/Music Recording Camps. Aftercare is available. For more detailed information go to our Summer Camps page, or you can click here to see the list of camps that are still available and register by clicking here.

AEF Wins Community Service

On November 5, 2020, Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft and the City of Alameda’s Social Service Human Relations Board honored this year’s recipients at the Seventh Annual Community Service Awards Ceremony. This year the awards honor individuals, businesses, and organizations that made noteworthy contributions to our community, particularly in advancing racial justice or responding to the COVID-19 crisis.

Alameda Education Foundation won the Non-Profit of the Year award and three AUSD students won Youth Service awards.

Shelter in Place Art Kits

Help Students While They Shelter-in-Place!

Update April 22, 2020: 500 more Art Kits being ordered!

Are you able to help low-income students during Shelter-in-Place by purchasing an Art Kit? These kits include school and art supplies to help students continue learning and exercise their creativity during their time at home. Each kit is only $10.

Kits are customized by grade level and contain things like coloring &

Salute to Education 2020

Due to the Shelter-In-Place directive, Salute to Education 2020 is postponed. More details to come as we figure this all out.
SALUTE TO EDUCATION 2020
May 1, 2020

6:00 – 9:00 PM
Rhythmix Cultural Works

Join us for our 37th annual event celebrating the inspiring work that goes on in our schools. Enjoy gourmet hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants and California wine and brew as you meet educational innovators and volunteers who give so much to make Alameda public schools strong.