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Equity Projects

AEF's mission is to serve as a critical bridge toward equitable and inclusive educational outcomes for Alameda TK-12 public school students. One of our main focuses is to support equity-centered educational programs related to student needs. We also uplift teachers and staff, including the AUSD Office of Equity, who are working as a catalyst for change so that all students thrive at AUSD.

Descendants Film Award

‘Descendants’ Wins Film Award

‘Descendants: The Story of Us‘ was the Lunda Award recipient at the 22nd Annual Oakland International Film Festival in October 2024. This short film, created and produced by Shanti Lair–Croom and directed by Shaun Daniels, best exemplified the theme of the Lunda Award through its depiction of the journey and obstacles faced by several families... Continue reading→

Descendants The Story of Us

Descendants – The Story of Us

Great news! The video Descendants - by AUSD’s Office of Equity Coordinator Shanti Lair-Croom won the Lunda Award at the 22nd Annual Oakland International Film Festival! To read more about the festival and the award click here. This new short video by AUSD’s Office of Equity Coordinator Shanti Lair-Croom (creator of the 2023 video ‘I... Continue reading→

I am my ancestors wildest dream video

I Am My Ancestors’ Wildest Dream

In honor of Black History Month, AUSD's Office of Equity has released a powerful and moving video, I Am My Ancestors' Wildest Dream. In it, we learn about the Black experience - the struggles and the celebrations. "The Black experience is undeniably different from everyone else," explains Shanti Lair-Croom, AUSD's Department of Equity and Family... Continue reading→

Equity vs Equality

What is Equity?

by Vicki Sedlack, Executive Director of AEF Equity is a word we hear a lot these days, even more so since the pandemic. But what exactly is equity? How do we achieve it? And how do we know if we have? It is easier to say what equity is not, and it is not equality.... Continue reading→

AEF was honored to sponsor the production of this video and to share it with you. We also wish to thank Shaun Daniels, Castaway Creative, and Students on the Set for their hard work and creativity.

The video is about 10 minutes, but it is worth it. Because the more we know about each other, the more connected we become. Learn more about Shaunti and the making of this video here.