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MCC News & Updates

Have you met Gina?

“I never look behind, always ahead,” says Yim Mui (Gina) Kwok, a senior in our Center for Balanced Living. Gina ran the New York City Marathon this year–a dream of hers for decades. Gina was not a runner until after she retired. “I remember seeing the marathon on TV, and I…...

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A Message from Educational Alliance

The Board of Trustees and staff of Educational Alliance extend our sincere condolences for all the people and their families who are affected by the recent terrorist attacks. It’s heartbreaking. Educational Alliance has reviewed our own security procedures and will be enforcing them to their fullest extent. As you are…...

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Help us build your Infant & Toddler Center

Educational Alliance Preschool @ Manny Cantor Center wants to better serve families in our neighborhood. Currently, we serve children ages 2-5 in a preschool program from 8:30am-3pm Monday-Friday, and we are considering expanding this program in two ways: The first is the addition of 1-2 classrooms to serve infants and…...

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Summer Session Weekly Activities

Summer Session is a place for your child to grow and explore through engaging activities like yoga, music, movement, studio & culinary arts, and outdoor fun. For the first time ever, we have a special theme planned for each week! Read on to learn about weekly enriching activities and visiting specialists.…...

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Q&A with Summer Session Co-Director, Leah Mansback

If you’re still curious about our Early Childhood summer programs, check out this Q&A with Summer Session Co-Director, Leah Mansback, about her love of creativity, community, and Early Childhood Education! Why did you decide to focus your career in early childhood education? I have always loved kids, but when I stepped foot…...

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