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National Poetry Month is a celebration of poetry first introduced in 1996, as a way to increase awareness and appreciation of literary art 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.
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Special Announcement!!

Please mark Thursday, April 29th, 2010 on your calendar.

It's our 2nd annual

Rent Party

Last year's group, "The Yaz Band" hard at work!

Save the Date (2) March 10, 2010
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Ancestors' Night January 13, 2010
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December 10, 2009
A Special Holiday Message From Booker T... Read More

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Y - L.E.A.D.
Y – L.E.A.D. (Youth for Leadership, Education, Achievement and Discipline); focuses on aiding adolescents from our community in developing the skills they need to become successful adults.
Summer Program
The Summer Program was created to provide youngsters, ages 4 through 13, with a fun, safe and stimulating alternative to an empty apartment or dangerous city streets.
After School Program
Our After School Program serves children, ages 4 – 13, and meets five days a week. Children receive homework help, one-on-one tutoring, and engage in special group projects.

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"I can honestly say that if it wasn't for the pre-school, after-school, L.E.A.P. program and college prep classes here at Booker T., I probably would not be standing here before you today. Booker T. has been my extended family for almost 18 years now. Pre-school was my beginning at Booker T. I still have memories of the pre-school classic "The World is a Rainbow" and Ms. Helen's "Blue Boy". I have vivid memories of my childhood at Booker T. So many faces, so much love for one another."
Lamarra

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