Guides
Why every afternoon session at our centre includes movementAt Booker T. Washington Learning Center we treat the afternoon as more than a holding pattern between school pickup and dinner. Every session includes a…
A Morning at the Learning Center: From Drop-Off to DiscoveryThe door opens at seven sharp, and the hallway fills with the shuffle of small feet, backpacks bouncing against tiny shoulders, and the quiet hum of parents…
Training compassionate volunteers to support children who need it mostVolunteer mentors play a quiet but powerful role in the lives of children facing hardship. Across Australia, more than five million people volunteer their time…
A look inside our East Harlem learning centerTouring a community learning space for the first time often stirs the same mix of curiosity and quiet anticipation you might feel walking into a neighbourhood…
How to Attend or Sponsor the Annual Fundraising GalaEvery autumn, the Booker T. Washington Learning Center transforms its signature benefit into something far more meaningful than a typical charity dinner. Held…
Mixed-age group activities build stronger social skills in young peopleWhen seven-year-old Aria from Brunswick helped her nine-year-old mate tie his shoelaces during a Saturday arvo at the local community hall, neither child…
How We Celebrate Cultural Heritage Months In Our ProgramsCulture is part of everyday learning at Booker T. Washington Learning Center. In East Harlem, children bring family stories, languages, music, food, faith…
Why we offer homework help in Spanish and EnglishHomework can be a small task with a large effect on a child’s confidence. At Booker T. Washington Learning Center, we offer homework help in Spanish and…
What The Learning Center Means To A StudentWhen I think about the Booker T. Washington Learning Center, I do not think of it as just a building I visit after school. I think of a place where I can ask…
Mentorship Can Keep More Students Connected To SchoolHigh school dropout rarely results from a single missed assignment or poor grade. It is more often the visible outcome of accumulated pressures: unstable…