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Alameda Unified School District

AUSD School Board Proclaims AEF Appreciation Day

The AUSD School Board proclaimed April 28, 2026 (the fourth Tuesday in April annually) as Alameda Education Foundation Appreciation Day.

“The Board of Education is honored to recognize the Alameda Education Foundation (AEF) for its vital partnership and contributions to Alameda Unified School District.

In 2024–2025, AEF provided over $117,000 in direct support, including teacher mini-grants, student supplies, technology access, and mental health resources, and distributed approximately 1,000 backpacks to students in need.

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AHS Counseling Enriched Classroom Program

Making a Difference in Daily Life at School

Counseling Enriched Classroom Program (for grades 9-12) counselor, Emma Elliott recently received an AEF Teacher Mini Grant and wrote:

“The students in the Counseling Enriched Classroom (CEC) program at Alameda High School have greatly benefited from the Educator Mini-Grant provided by the Alameda Education Foundation. Our students face a range of mental health challenges that can make it difficult for them to make it difficult to come to school, interact with peers,

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Art Across the Island (AATI)

We’re Celebrating 10 Years of Art Across the Island!

Art Across the Island (AATI)WHEN: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 from 4:30 – 6:30 pm

WHERE: Books, Inc. Alameda – 1344 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Join AEF and special guests at Books Inc., Alameda where we’ll be hosting a reception to celebrate 10 years of AEF’s Art Across the Island (AATI)!

For the past decade, Pam Riley Chang has been showcasing art by Alameda students across our island at city libraries and commercial venues.

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EHS Students Tour Sac State

Encinal High Students Visit Sacramento State

For many of our students, visiting a college campus is not always an option. Having the opportunity to tour a campus often has a transformational impact on students’ knowledge and awareness of college life, and helps inspire their future educational path.

Lee Kaplan, Encinal High School College & Career Counselor wrote:

“Forty-four Encinal students visited Sacramento State on March 4th. We were able to take a campus tour, visit the recreation center,

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