Poetry Slam 2026
Thank you for making our 3rd Annual Poetry Slam such...
Author: jill
Touchdown! Get Ready for Middle School Flag Football
The wait is over, Alameda. After hearing strong community interest,...
Are you interested in becoming a Summer Camp Volunteer Youth Leader?
AEF will have a table at the City of Alameda’s 2026 Youth Career & Job Fair on Wed., April 1, 2026 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,
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Rubber Ramp Tower
My name is Mike Holman and I am a TK Teacher at Paden Elementary. I received an AEF grant to purchase a Rubber Ramp Tower set for my new TK classroom. Please see below for photos of some students using the new awesome material!
The Rubber Ramp Tower set has allowed my TK students to explore and experiment in so many unique and interesting ways! They have learned how to work together to setup the rubber ramps on the tower.
A Classroom Where Students Feel Valued
I am a first-year teacher at Love Elementary. I’m applying for a mini-grant to continue setting up my classroom. My goal is a culturally responsive classroom setting where all students feel represented, valued, and academically and emotionally supported. I would use the funds to purchase books and materials that represent the diverse group of students in my classroom and our district. My goal is a culturally responsive classroom setting where all students feel represented, valued,
Building a Cool Geodesic Dome!
Learners in Science + Maker teacher, Michael Kim’s, class build...
AEF’s Back 2 School BBQ is Back!
Join us for our 4th Annual Back 2 School BBQ!...
Congratulations 2026 Champs Lincoln Lions!
AEF’s girls basketball season came to a thrilling conclusion on January 15, 2026 with two exciting championship games! The Lincoln Lions managed to maintain their undefeated season and secure a win for both the DI and DII teams. And the playoffs were equally as exciting leading up to the final game. In the DII playoffs, #3 ranked ACLC/Nea took the win over #2 ranked Wood to guarantee their spot in the championship game. The DI playoffs saw #2 ranked Academy of Alameda take on #3 ranked Wood in a close game with fierce competition on both sides where the Academy of Alameda ultimately came out on top and secured their place in the final match-up against the undefeated Lincoln Lions.
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