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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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Youth Career & Job Fair

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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Paden Rubber Ramp Tower

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.

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1st Grade classroom library at Love Elementary

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,

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