Alameda Education Foundation
Supporting Student Success
With a focus specifically on need and equity, our new Teacher Mini-Grants provide an opportunity for 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. (The Teacher Mini Grant program replaces AEF’s previous Adopt A Classroom program and enables your donation to more effectively reach those most in need).
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When the Alameda Education Foundation (AEF) began running our annual backpack and school supply drive in 2012, the Alameda Point Collaborative (APC) was one of our first community partners. According to APC Children and Youth Manager Sara Christensen, APC initially lined up backpacks on a table for parents to pick up. But the staff at APC soon recognized that AEF’s annual donation of backpacks and school supplies provided an opportunity to do much more for their families.
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On November 5, 2020, Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft and the City of Alameda’s Social Service Human Relations Board honored this year’s recipients at the Seventh Annual Community Service Awards Ceremony. This year the awards honor individuals, businesses, and organizations that made noteworthy contributions to our community, particularly in advancing racial justice or responding to the COVID-19 crisis.
Alameda Education Foundation won the Non-Profit of the Year award and three AUSD students won Youth Service awards.
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Due to the Shelter-In-Place directive, Salute to Education 2020 is postponed. More details to come as we figure this all out.
SALUTE TO EDUCATION 2020
May 1, 2020
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Rhythmix Cultural Works
Join us for our 37th annual event celebrating the inspiring work that goes on in our schools. Enjoy gourmet hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants and California wine and brew as you meet educational innovators and volunteers who give so much to make Alameda public schools strong.
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This year is like no other. School hallways remain empty...
On October 8th, AEF was honored to receive an “Impact in Education” award by Representative Rob Bonta of the 18th assembly district. We are delighted to be recognized for our work!
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AEF is proud to be a beneficiary of the Alameda Running Festival on September 15th.
The Alameda Running Festival incorporates a Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, and Family Fun Run. The event will start and finish in the Alameda Point and highlight several beautiful areas around the island. This event also benefits Alameda Meals on Wheels.
Schedule:
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Packet Pickup &
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The Ruby Bridges robotics teams show off their trophies from the third annual Alameda Robotics competition, which was held on May 11, 2019 at Wood Middle School. The Robotics competition is a partnership of the Alameda Robotics Center under the director of Wood Middle School teacher Nga Nguyen, Wood Middle School, and the Alameda Education Foundation (AEF).
The Robotics program puts essential STEM principles into hands-on action. Students learn about scientific method, collaboration,
» Read more about: Ruby Bridges Elementary Sweeps Local Robotics Competition »
