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PIX11 News reporter Monica Morales recently interviewed Educational Alliance’s Cory Michael Herman (Artistic Director of Older Adult Programs), our teaching artist Demetra Tsantes, and two members of our one-of-a-kind intergenerational tap class.
Click here to learn how our Ageless Arts programs build bridges, defy age, and unify generations.
Educational Alliance President & CEO Rich Baum explains the importance of settlement houses right now and how they provide opportunities for communities to thrive. Learn how our settlement house model can help make a difference in the lives of vulnerable Americans across the country.
Educational Alliance President & CEO Rich Baum explores how community centers can help bridge political divides and address the loneliness epidemic in our country. When we do the thoughtful, intentional work of creating a reason to connect, people seize the opportunity, love it, and come back.
Educational Alliance President & CEO Rich Baum and 14Y Executive Director Alexis Offen discuss how community centers like 14Y are combatting the loneliness epidemic and helping to bring New Yorkers together in a purposeful way through engaging and joyful programming.
Manny Cantor Center Executive Director Jamie Davidson Craig writes about the importance of early childhood enrichment and how it can help close the education gap between young learners of different backgrounds, enabling all children to thrive.
In March 2025, Educational Alliance testified before the New York City Council’s Committee on Aging, urging the city to prioritize funding programs and services that help older adults remain in their communities as they age.
In September 2024, Educational Alliance testified before the New York City Council’s Committee on Aging, advocating for support for the older adult population through a robust investment in the Community Care Plan.
In September 2023, Educational Alliance testified before the New York City Council’s Committee on Cultural Affairs, calling for reforms including timeliness, accountability, and transparency in the funding process.