Encinal High School College and Career counselor Lee Kaplan organized a field trip to UC Davis for over 40 students to inspire them to consider applying for higher education. She wrote:
“On behalf of Encinal High School, we wanted to extend our heartfelt thanks for your support on our most recent visit to UC Davis. Over 40 students were able to tour the campus, visit the bookstore, view an admissions presentation and eat in one of the student dining halls.
Joscel Alcantara, an Extensive Support Needs teacher (for grades 2-5 at Ruby Bridges Elementary) received a grant to purchase items for the classroom store to inspire motivation for learners with special needs, including goals-based toys and materials to entice their interest. Learners will be motivated to do their everyday tasks and will have their interests kindled with the new materials.
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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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