Category: AEF in the News

Queer History

Students Learn About Bay Area Queer History

Using our AEF Teacher Mini Grant, we were able to hold an amazing and educational event where local drag queens presented on queer history in the Bay Area! Many students came to learn and ask questions about queer experiences and culture. They learned about ethical fashion and how these performers create fabulous looks, all while being environmentally conscious.”

Thank you so much for your support!

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Student Art on Display Throughout the Summer

Student art can be seen throughout the summer at the Bay Farm Island Branch library and at the West End Library. Summer exhibits include Matisse-inspired collage from Maya Lin, botanical prints from Ruby Bridges and watercolors based on The Great Wave Off Kanagawa from Otis. Lilac will feature watercolors from Love and See Spot Run will have computer generated art by the Jr. Jets. Student art will return to the Children’s Section of the Main Library in September with ‘alebrijes’

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Rotary Club of Alameda Grant Recipients 2025

Thank You Rotary Club!

AEF is grateful to be the recipient of the generous grant from Rotary in 2025! These funds will go to support our Teacher Mini Grant program. The Rotary Club of Alameda distributes thousands of dollars in community grants each year through its Season of Giving Program. Funds for the program are generated by a Lobster Dinner, the generosity of sponsors, and the Alameda Rotary Endowment Foundation. Many nonprofits received grants, all of which ended up contributing to the greater good of our community.

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Bank of Marin grant 2025

Thank You Bank of Marin!

Thank you to the Bank of Marin for granting $2,500 to Alameda Education Foundation to support AEF Teacher Mini Grants! With a specific focus on need, Teacher Mini Grants provide an opportunity for AUSD teachers to apply for items that will benefit their students but that are not covered in the school budget. Many of these grants focus on teachers at Title I schools and special programs, such as Special Ed and English Language Learning.

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