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Ruby Bridges wins Robotics competition

Ruby Bridges Elementary Sweeps Local Robotics Competition

The Ruby Bridges robotics teams show off their trophies from the third annual Alameda Robotics competition, which was held on May 11, 2019 at Wood Middle School. The Robotics competition is a partnership of the Alameda Robotics Center under the director of Wood Middle School teacher Nga Nguyen, Wood Middle School, and the Alameda Education Foundation (AEF).

The Robotics program puts essential STEM principles into hands-on action. Students learn about scientific method, collaboration,

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Robotics Competition

Over 80 students participate in Robotics competition!

Members of the Ruby Bridges robotics team work on their spacecraft during the 2018 Robotics competition for students in grades 4 – 8 that was held at Wood Middle School on May 12th. Over 80 students representing 12 teams from 6 Alameda public schools participated in the competition. First place went to Wood Middle School’s Well Done Pepes. A tie for second was between the Franklin Elementary Vaccines and Bay Farm Dolphins.

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Student Art Across the Island

Bay Farm middle schoolers studied lunar landscapes taken by the Hubble Telescope to inspire their artwork. Franklin students were inspired by Jackson Pollack and Ruby Bridges students by Monet. Academy of Alameda students thought about individuals who have made a difference in the world and honored them with collage portraits.

These are just a few samples of student artwork now on display as part of the Alameda Education Foundation’s “Art Across the Island,”

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AEF Beneficiary in Alameda Running Festival, Sept. 16-17!

AEF Beneficiary in Alameda Running Festival, Sept. 16-17!

Alameda Running Festival 017The Alameda Education Foundation (AEF)  is a beneficiary of the Saturday 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run/Walk events! These are great events to introduce younger students to the fun of running or to run together as a family.  Register at runalameda.com.  Just for AEF friends:  Use this code and receive a 15% discount on entry fees: AEFRUNFEST17

The Alameda Running Festival is Sept. 16 – 17 at Alameda Point.  

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Alameda Education Foundation Announces Winners of the 2017 Jack Capon Award

Alameda Education Foundation Announces Winners of the 2017 Jack Capon Award

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 2017

Salute to Education 2017

Salute to Education to Honor Alameda Innovative School Programs on April 21st

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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.

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Art Across the Island

Art Across the Island

Art Across the IslandHaight Elementary School students Christina, Laura and Enna put the finishing touches on their italian marbled paper, which was on display display as part of the Alameda Education Foundation’s “Art Across the Island” project.  “Art Across the Island” is a two-year project that will feature visual and literary art produced by Alameda public school students.  Artwork can be seen at various venues throughout Alameda from October 2017 – April 2018.

According to Pam Riley Chang,

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How AEF Serves YOUR Student!

How AEF Serves YOUR Student!

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 &

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