AEF is sending a big thank you to local commercial space company, Astra, for chosing AEF as it’s first featured nonprofit to donate 10% of its retail store profits to. Over $500 was raised for AEF’s After School STEAM Classes across Alameda’s Title I schools through Astra shop purchases made in May 2022.
Astra believes that ubiquitous access to space starts right here in Alameda,
Article in the Alameda Sun
Sunday, September 25, 2022
New artwork from Alameda students is on display at several Alameda libraries and Books Inc. through Alameda Education Foundation’s Art Across the Island program.
Students from Love Elementary School teacher Scott Hixon’s third-grade class made abstract drawings, which they cut apart and then wove with pieces of construction paper. Their pieces are inspired by artist Miguel Arzabe, who is known for filling canvases with paint then cutting them into strips and weaving the pieces into a completely new work.
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This photo comes from a parent at Shinsei Gardens/Stargell Commons....
Books Inc. Alameda welcomes local illustrator Constance Moore to celebrate her illustrated picture book Black: The Many Wonders of My World, with a story time and art activity! Ms. Moore, who is also the art teacher at Maya Lin Elementary school in Alameda, is a featured artist for Alameda Education Foundation’s online Art Changes program, where local artists create videos introducing their work while weaving in stories of inspiration and perspective that reflect the rich diversity of the Bay Area.
» Read more about: Artist and Teacher Constance Moore at Books Inc. »
The Alameda Education Foundation is very grateful for Bank of Marin’s $5000 donation to our Equipped for Success programs. We couldn’t provide support for educational opportunities and equity in Alameda public schools without the backing and collaboration from Alameda community organizations and individuals! Thank you!
Read an article in the Alameda Sun about this donation here.
Alameda Education Foundation’s After School Enrichment program offers fun, educational after-school classes. Our programs feature small class sizes and are taught by experts in their fields. Registration for Nea Elementary begins August 11, 2022 at 9:30AM. Alameda Wide and other AUSD schools’ registration will open on August 25, 2022 at 9:30AM. Keep checking our After School Enrichment page for the latest information. Each school has it’s own listing so be sure to check what’s on offer at your home school,
» Read more about: Registration Has Started for Fall Enrichment Classes »
Meet our newest AEF Board Member, Grace Caulfield! Grace brings a wealth of experience to the AEF board with a strong background in marketing and resource development in the public sector along with vast experience volunteering in the non-profit arena.
Grace has two children in Alameda public schools and has long appreciated the work AEF does to support educational opportunities for students.
Grace considers herself a life-long learner and looks forward to working with the talents of our board and bringing her skills to the forefront of helping those most in need.
Art Changes introduces 5 new artists and art project videos for free summer fun!
Get out your crayons and markers and hop on this page because AEF’s Art Changes has grown. We now have 18 artist videos and18 art project videos on our website.
In the new artist videos, you’ll meet 5 gifted Bay Area artists who have made short, engaging videos about their work.
» Read more about: New Art Project Videos for Free Summer Fun »
