The Educational Alliance

The Brooklyn Institute for Social Research is an interdisciplinary teaching and research institute that focuses on providing critical community-based education in the humanities and social sciences. By partnering with local businesses and cultural organizations, the institute aims to integrate rigorous yet accessible scholarly study into the everyday lives of working adults, reimagining scholarship for the 21st century. Offering a variety of courses that cover topics such as philosophy, psychoanalysis, and critical theory, the institute fosters a rich intellectual environment. Its programs encourage participants to engage deeply with significant texts and ideas, promoting a thoughtful exploration of contemporary social issues. Generated from the website

Cafeteria Culture is a dynamic initiative based in New York City that empowers youth to address food waste and plastic pollution in school cafeterias through hands-on programs, civic engagement, and creative expression. Since its inception in 2009, the organization has engaged students in frontline communities to become leaders and advocates for sustainable practices within their schools. Through initiatives like Microplastic Madness and Plastic Free Lunch Day, Cafeteria Culture fosters a global youth movement aimed at reducing single-use plastics and promoting mindful consumption. The organization provides free educational resources and toolkits that enable students and educators to implement real-world solutions, significantly reducing waste and enhancing local resilience. Generated from the website