Category: AEF in the News

Thank you Bank of Marin!

Thank You Bank of Marin!

Thank you to the Bank of Marin for granting $5,000 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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AEF Support for Care Solace

AEF Support for Care Solace

For the fourth year in a row, the Alameda Education Foundation has provided financial support for another full school year of Care Solace for the District. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service that connects AUSD students, staff, and families in need with appropriate mental health care services. The wraparound service provides equitable access to care regardless of coverage, including private insurance, Medicaid, and sliding scale options for those without insurance.

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STEM enrichment class

Registration for Fall Enrichment Classes on Aug. 17

Our After School Enrichment class listings are up, so please take a look at what’s on offer this Fall! New classes include Coding with Athena, Ukulele, Acrylic Painting and Flag Football. Every school has their own custom offerings, but students may attend classes at other schools. In addition, we have Alameda Wide classes (Grades 1-8) that are specifically designed for students from any school to attend, including Middle Schoolers. Click here to learn more.

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Jennifer Cianciulli and Renate Westbrooks

AEF Welcomes Two New Board Members

Alameda Education Foundation announces the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors, Jennifer Cianciulli and Renate Westbrooks.

English Language Learners take field trip to SF

AEF Supports Field Trip to SF for English Language Learners

English Language Learners take field trip to SFEnglish Learners sporting “Multilingualism is my Super Power!” t-shirts took a field trip to San Francisco last week to see the sights, practice English, and revel in being someone who speaks more than one language. (The t-shirts were paid for by a grant from the Alameda Education Foundation to help instructors keep track of students on the field trip).

As part of their city adventure, students rode the ferry, counted piers, talked to street artists,

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AHS Dance Multimedia poster

Posters A Collaboration Between AHS Dance and Multimedia Programs

Alameda High School Multimedia Teacher Andrea Szeto asked AEF for help in getting some fabulous posters created by students printed for display at the high school. AEF provided the funding to get this done.

Snazzy Posters Adorn Hallways Promoting AHS Dance Showcase

Alameda High School Dance teacher Rachel McCray Denton and Multimedia teacher Andrea Szeto just completed a collaborative project that is now on display in the hallways at Alameda High.

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