National Poetry Month is a celebration of poetry first introduced in 1996, as a way to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the United States. Every March, since 2001, Booker T. students have studied the art of poetry and the various forms that interest them. Their month long preparation and work culminates into a wonderful evening full of great poems. This year's Poetry Night will be held Friday, May 7, 2010 starting at 6:30 p.m. All are welcomed!
The Booker T. Washington Learning Center’s mission is to break the cycle of inadequate education, poverty and despair, which pervades East Harlem, while working to maintain a viable and hopeful community. More About Our Mission
New Generations This initiative serves high school students who are determined to be the first members of their families to go to college.
L.E.A.P. L.E.A.P. (Learning Enrichment Activities Program) is a reading readiness program for 4 – 11 year olds which meets every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
Aspen Youth Experience A highlight of each year is sending several of our students to participate in the Aspen Youth Experience in Aspen, Colorado, which is a nation-wide program reaching out to teenagers to teach life skills and leadership development.
