ATTENTION: American Federation of Teachers Black Caucus Scholarship Available

The American Federation of Teachers Black Caucus Scholarship is available for high school seniors who are currently applying for admission to an accredited college or university in the United States for Fall 2011. Scholarship recipients will receive a certificate of merit and a financial award of $1,500.

To be eligible for the American Federation of Teachers Black Caucus Scholarship:
- You must be a resident of New York City;
- You must be a high school senior of a New York State public school with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent);
- You must be in pursuit of a career in education/public service;
- You must be able to demonstrate improvement in your academic performance and personal achievement.

The applicant must submit a completed application packet (including attached essay response) postmarked no later than April 29, 2011 to:

AFT Black Caucus Scholarship Trust
P.O. Box 636
Westchester Square Station
BRONX, NY 10461

Those interested may email a request to The Office of Council Member Letitia James at teamtish@gmail.com.

Team Tish for Teachers!!

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WINTER WARM UPS
A happy hour for teachers

OCTOBER through DECEMBER
Wednesdays from 5 to 7PM @ HABANA OUTPOST

This fall, Habana Works presents Winter Warm-Ups, a professional development series for teachers that's actually fun. Each Wednesday evening from October to December, a variety of Brooklyn institutions will present their tools for K-12 teachers during this cozy cocktail hour in the Lowpost at Habana Outpost. Teachers will receive a crash course on the best of what Brooklyn has to offer, while relaxing with their colleagues and a complimentary beverage.

Winter Warm-Ups begin October 1st with a presentation by the Brooklyn Academy of Music's Department of Education & Humanities

Series Presenters:
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Brooklyn Public Library
Brooklyn Children's Museum
our host, Habana Outpost
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Prospect Park Alliance
...and more

For full info, directions and schedule, visit our website:
www.habanaworks.org
RSVP with Kate at 718 909 5580, kate@habanaoutpost.org