August 8, 2022 Alexandria, Minn.- The Alexandria Education Foundation (AEF) and Cardinal Athletic Foundation (CAF) have hired Kelli Minnerath as its new executive director. As the executive director, Minnerath will be responsible for overseeing the AEF foundation, programs and strategic plan … [Read more...]
Alumni Induction Luncheon set for September 30
The Alexandria Education Foundation (AEF) is pleased to announce that the following individuals will be inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame this fall: Dr. Terry Quist, Class of 1971, retired Alexandria superintendent and co-owner of an educational consulting firm, True North Consulting Partners; … [Read more...]
AEF Awards $36,802 in Teacher Innovation Grants
The Alexandria Education Foundation (AEF) is awarding $36,801.82 in teacher grants to fund seven enrichment projects in the Alexandria Public Schools for implementation in the 2022-2023 school year. The Foundation's goal is to generate and distribute resources to the Alexandria Public Schools that … [Read more...]
2023 EdRock Scheduled
Due to a scheduling conflict, there will not be a 2022 EdRock concert, but the 2023 date has been released. … [Read more...]
Alexandria Education Foundation Awards Nearly $41K In Teacher Innovation Grants
The Alexandria Education Foundation (AEF) is awarding $40,773 in teacher grants to fund thirteen enrichment projects in Alexandria Public Schools for implementation in the 2021-22 school year. The Foundation’s goal is to generate and distribute resources to Alexandria Public Schools that enrich … [Read more...]
Alexandria Education Foundation awarded sustainability grant
Alexandria Education Foundation (AEF) is the recipient of $5,000 grant on behalf of the Alexandria Response Fund of the Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF). AEF, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, will use the $5,000 grant to meet general operating costs. The COVID-19 pandemic has … [Read more...]
Alexandria Education Foundation awarded grant to support school meals for students in need
Alexandria Education Foundation (AEF) has been awarded $4,000 for the Meals with Care Fund. This is supported by a grant from the Ruth McDonald Fund of the Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF). AEF will use the $4,000 grant to provide support to the Alexandria Public Schools (APS) … [Read more...]
Virtual Celebration of Hall of Fame Inductees from the past 13 years
Hall of Fame Inductees 2007-2019 will be recognized in a special virtual ceremony on Friday, September 25, 2020 at 12 PM. Watch live at the following link: https://youtu.be/plQHbuT51Bg … [Read more...]
Alexandria Education Foundation Postpones Hall of Fame Event
The Alexandria Education Foundation (AEF) has made the decision to postpone the 2020 Hall of Fame. Given the current restrictions on large gatherings and the heightened health risk of COVID-19 the Board of Directors felt it was in the best interest for all to not hold a large gathering this … [Read more...]
Alexandria Education Foundation donates $41,473 to support distance learning
The Alexandria Education Foundation (AEF) has donated $41,473 to fund the purchase of Chromebook devices to support distance learning in Alexandria Public Schools. The Beverly "B" Lohrman grant of $5000 was a part of the total funds to purchase the Chromebooks. The donation will fund 200 devices to … [Read more...]