Author: jill

Filipino American History Month

Filipino American History Month

Filipino Americans are the second-largest Asian American group in the nation and the third-largest ethnic group in California, after Latinas/os and African Americans. The celebration of Filipino American History Month in October commemorates the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental United States, which occurred on October 18, 1587, when “Luzones Indios” came ashore from the Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Esperanza and landed at what is now Morro Bay, California. In 2009, U.S.

 » Read more about: Filipino American History Month  »

Hispanic Heritage month

Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins in the United States each year on Sep. 15 and ends on Oct. 15, celebrates U.S. Latinos, their culture and their history. AEF’s Art Changes program features five artists who represent Hispanic Culture: Brazilian landscape painter Alex D. da Silva, Joaquin Newman who builds on the tradition of Mayan art, Bolivian-American painter and weaver Miguel Arzabe, water-colorist and muralist Irene Juarez-O’Connell,

 » Read more about: Hispanic Heritage Month  »

Alameda Pride in the Park 2025

AEF at Alameda Pride in the Park

Come and see AEF’s booth at the Alameda Pride in the Park Festival on October 11, 2025!

WHEN: Saturday, October 11, 2025 from noon to 5 PM
WHERE: Chochenyo Park, 2430 Encinal Avenue, Alameda

We’ll have our ever popular spinning wheel for prizes – a big hit with the kids! We’ll also have information on our programs supporting the LGTBQ+ community in our schools including our inclusive Middle School sports program, our Teacher Mini Grants including ones that support mental health and LGTBQ+ programs at AUSD schools,

 » Read more about: AEF at Alameda Pride in the Park  »

Donut Fun Run supports AEF

Donut Fun Run

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Donut Fun...

Track & Field relay

AEF’s Impact on Students and Teachers in 2024-25

As the summer winds down and the new school year kicks off, we like to reflect on the successes of the past year. All of us at AEF – board, staff and volunteers – are honored to serve such a diverse and vibrant community in ways that make a real impact.

The 2024-25 school year was an incredible one for AEF, filled with programs and support that made a difference for students and teachers across the district.

 » Read more about: AEF’s Impact on Students and Teachers in 2024-25  »

Asteroids Cross Country team

What’s New for Cross Country This Fall

Starting this year, AEF’s Asteroids Cross Country program will be a part of the Middle School sports program. The program – previously run under AEF Enrichment – is open to students enrolled in Alameda Unified and Charter public middle schools grades 6th-8th. The Alameda Asteroids is unlike AEF’s other middle school sports because it provides a unique opportunity for student-athletes to compete together on one team representing Alameda against other middle schools in the league.

 » Read more about: What’s New for Cross Country This Fall  »

AEF Executive Director Julia Owens

AEF Executive Director Featured in Island Podcast

AEF Executive Director, Julia Owens, was interviewed by Island City Beat‘s Angie Watson-Hajjem (who is also a former AEF Board member) in July 2025. Here’s Julia’s introduction:

In January Julia Owens took over as head of the 40-year-old organization that has stepped in where school funding for many activities has been cut. She comes from a background in non-profits focused on children’s needs, and is excited about continuing AEF’s vital work in Alameda.

 » Read more about: AEF Executive Director Featured in Island Podcast  »