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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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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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