Art is Alive and Well in Alameda Schools
by Liz Barrett, Alameda Post, February 15, 2023 Alameda is...
Category: AEF in the News
New iPads for Paden Pelicasts!
Erin Head, Media Center Teacher Librarian at Paden Elementary School,...
Art Changes Student Exhibit Opens May 6
AEF and Rhythmix are announcing the 2023 Art Changes student exhibition opening:
Saturday, May 6 from 2 – 4pm.
Rhythmix Cultural Works
2513 Blanding Ave
Alameda, CA 94502
The exhibit runs through June 24 and includes work by four Art Changes artists: blacksmith Celeste Flores, abstract painter Ken Gotuaco, children’s book illustrator Constance Moore and ‘en plein air’ painter Claire Lau.
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Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students Experience College
Because of the generosity of people like you, AEF is...
Lincoln Roars to Victory in Girls Basketball Championships
The Lincoln Middle School Lions roared to a double victory by clinching the Alameda Education Foundation’s (AEF) Girls Basketball championships in Division I and II. Capping an undefeated season, the Lincoln DI team faced off against the Wood Middle School Beavers on Jan. 24th to secure the championship by a score of 42 to 19. The prior week, Wood had narrowly defeated the Academy of Alameda to earn a chance to face the Lions.
In the DII division,
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New Inspirational Student Art on Display Across Alameda
Students are finding inspiration from books, famous artists, cultural inspirations, and even science in their artwork currently on display at Alameda public libraries, Books Inc. and Lilac Dress Boutique in Alameda. For example, an Edison 4th grade class looked at scientific photos taken under the microscope and viewed work by contemporary artists who incorporate science, medicine and the microscopic world in their art. Taking inspiration from the shapes, patterns and colors observed, while keeping in mind composition,
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Encinal Jr. High Sweep Volleyball Championships!
The Encinal Jr. High School – Jr. Jets – clenched the DI and DII divisions of the Alameda Education Foundation (AEF) volleyball championships on November 8th, 2022! In the DII division, it was Encinal over Academy of Alameda 2-0 (25-13, 25-18). In the DI division, the Jets defeated the Wood Beavers 2-0 (25-20, 25-19). Jr. Jets Volleyball is coached by Jessica Buyanjargal, who began her volleyball career playing for the Jr. Jets in middle school,
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Interview with Instructor of Yoga for Students with Adaptive Needs
As a part of our goal to serve as a critical bridge toward equitable and inclusive educational outcomes for Alameda public school students, AEF added classes for students with adaptive needs to our after school enrichment program in the fall of 2022.
Instructor Bernadette Whitman of Shine Yoga Arts was crucial to helping us add these classes. She is one of our most popular instructors, and now offers Yoga for Students with Adaptive Needs .
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