Get Involved, Research, Resources
August 29, 2022
In 2020, the 826 National Research team published part one of “The Truth About Writing Education.” The first report in this series focused on creating awareness and solutions about the current state of writing education in America through interviews with … Continue reading
826 Publications, Friends of 826, Get Involved, Student Writing
August 18, 2022
We’re excited to welcome Ada Limón as our 24th Poet Laureate! As a leader in youth writing education and student publishing, 826 National was asked by the Library of Congress to nominate three poets for the Poet Laureate position – … Continue reading
August 8, 2022
We’re excited to introduce three new members to our 826 National team! Our new Communications Manager, Zaneta Jung, comes to us from book publishing where she was a children’s book editor and a food & lifestyle editor before becoming a … Continue reading
June 15, 2022
At 826, we believe writing is power. By publishing student work, we amplify future thought leaders. In honor of the 826 mission and the lives lost and affected by gun violence, we’ve donated 25% of 826 Digital Bookstore’s May proceeds … Continue reading
Get Involved, Resources, Student Writing
June 8, 2022
Darius W. from 826CHI said it best when they said, “Love is the best thing alive.” Although February is more synonymous with love and romance, this June, we’re celebrating the power and acceptance of love — love for our families, … Continue reading
May 27, 2022
During the last few days of Asian American Pacific Island (AAPI) Heritage Month, we wanted to share and celebrate stories that honor the AAPI experience. These past couple of years have been a challenging time for the AAPI community, and … Continue reading
May 26, 2022
There are no words to describe what happened in Uvalde, Texas. Our 826 community is grieving and processing with the rest of our nation. Schools and classrooms are a sacred place. They are places where students not only learn how … Continue reading
April 15, 2022
826 National is delighted to announce our new Co-chairs of the Board of Directors, Anne Wintroub and Sandro Olivieri. Anne and Sandro are passionate, strategic champions of 826 and our students, and are excited to deepen that commitment by leading … Continue reading
826 on the Road, Friends of 826
August 25, 2021
Teach the Joy and Power of Writing with 826 Digital Our Write Your Way Curriculum is now available for the new school year! “I write because I want to give life to my thoughts. I have stories that deserve to … Continue reading
