Updated: Wednesday, May 13, 2020
AEF Updates
Introducing AEF Online Summer Camps! Due to concerns about the coronavirus, AEF will be holding virtual camps this summer. Our one-week camps begin June 15. A full program schedule will be ready for viewing and registration by May 27 on our Summer Camps website page.
The AEF office is closed. Staff is working remotely. If you wish to reach us,
The Alameda Education Foundation (AEF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the annual Jack Capon award. The award is given to 8th graders who participate in AEF’s Middle School Sports program and is based on sportsmanship, academic achievement and being a caring, committed team member. Congratulations to the following student-athletes:
Ryan Harris and Quinn Sedlacheck – Academy of Alameda
Aila Owens – ACLC
Jaden Johnson and Mia Brazo –
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Salute to Education to Honor Alameda Innovative School Programs on April 21st
Encinal multi-media students at work
Lum Elementary 3rd grade teachers recognize that some students have the “wiggles” and Lum has implemented a flexible seating environment, including stand up desks and stools that let students wiggle while they sit; these flexible learning spaces accommodate the individuality of Lum students.
Encinal Jr. and Sr. High School teacher Paul Igaz has created a multi-media program where students make films and get to act like an adult behind the camera and play like a kid in front of it.
The Alameda Education Foundation’s middle school cross country club, the Alameda Asteroids, completed their season in November with a strong showing at the regional championships on November 3, 2016. 
The championship meet was held at Canyon Middle School where a new spectator friendly course was created. The sixth grade boys as a collective came in 2nd place. Six medals were presented to our students at the awards ceremony. We received 3 first place medals,
» Read more about: AEF Asteroids “Soar” through Cross Country Season »
Dear Friend,
Eighth grader Jason wanted to try out for his middle school’s volleyball team this fall, but the coach was reticent. The prior year, Jason had a poor attitude and received grades far below the team’s minimum grade point average of a C+. But Jason was insistent, telling the coach he wanted to turn his life around and make his mother proud of him. The coach gave him a chance and worked with school administrators to get him academic support.
Elementary School
Hundreds of after-school enrichment classes in the art, music, athletics, science, technology, foreign languages and more. Small class sizes taught by experts in their field. Registration begins Thursday, August 25th at 9:30 AM. Click on the blue “enrichment” button on the left to register.
Middle School
After-school, year-round competitive sports league based at school sites including coed volleyball (fall), girls and boys basketball (winter) and track &
