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Focal Scholar appreciation bags

Focal Scholar Appreciation Bags

Focal Scholar appreciation bagsA heartfelt THANK YOU to AEF for their support of our Focal Scholar appreciations bags. Thirty-six students and families were recipients. Many teachers visited homes to deliver these prior to (and during) our winter break.

Each bag contained:

  • Ruby Bridges book, Konscious Kidz book to support literacy at home
  • Snack and a mini toy
  • Mini writing journal and gel pens
  • Focal Scholar button
  • Scholar key chain
  • Family UNO game

We look forward to an in-person meet with our families soon!

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Miguel Arzabe

Miguel Arzabe

Bolivian-American artist, Miguel Arzabe, fills huge canvases with paint that...

Alameda HS Students Tackle Big Issues Through Art

Alameda HS Students Tackle Big Issues Through Art

Article in the Alameda Sun, Thurs. Dec. 23, 2021 – Sun Staff Reports

Alameda High School’s (AHS) Career Technical Education (CTE) students used their design skills to turn art into activism by producing powerful posters that promote vaccines, ecology and anti-racism. These posters are on display in the windows of Books Inc. (1344 Park St.) and Lilac Dress Boutique (1918 Encinal Ave.).

The artworks are part of Alameda Education Foundation’s (AEF) Art Across the Island.

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mini grant for special education needs

Mini Grants Are Used For…

It’s gift giving season and one of the best gifts we know of are AEF Mini Grants for our teachers. Our dedicated teachers often spend their own money on things their students need. In California, teachers annually spend $664 out of their own pockets – more than any other state. This is definitely an equity issue as teachers in wealthy districts or parts of town are more likely to have access to resources than those in less affluent areas.

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Teacher with voice amplifier

AEF Mini Grants Support the Front Lines

No one knows better what students need than the professionals who work directly with them. That’s why AEF is continuing to provide Mini Grants allowing teachers to purchase instructional items to meet specific unmet needs unique to their classrooms or even to lift up that one special student. Mini Grants have also been given to special programs such as translation services and mental health events. AEF approved 17 Mini Grants in October 2021!

Some of the efforts being supported by these grants include:

  • A bicycle for student in need
  • Leveled reader books
  • Support for translation services
  • Special education supplies,

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