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
February 16, 2021
826 National CEO Laura Brief spoke with reporter Lena Pringle about Amanda Gorman’s role in the Super Bowl and the importance of ensuring spaces for young people to write and thrive exist around the country. ‘“She’s made the world a … Continue reading
February 11, 2021
Following the Inauguration, 826 National’s CEO Laura Brief spoke with ABC7 News about Amanda Gorman’s role as a leader of the 826 movement. ‘”Amanda showed us all what’s possible. She truly embodies our mission,” said Laura Brief, CEO of … Continue reading
January 22, 2021
In our new report “The Truth About Writing Education in America: Let’s Write, Make Things Right,” 826 National set out to understand the barriers to effective and accessible writing instruction for American students. While writing and the freedom it provides … Continue reading
November 27, 2020
Writing is an act of joy and freedom. It has the power to open doors and catalyze new possibilities for young people. Through pencils, pens, and keyboards, our students conjure universes, build understanding and empathy, and write their paths forward. … Continue reading
November 24, 2020
Ever since the coronavirus pandemic started, we’ve been encouraging students to share their voices in an essential way and send letters of gratitude to people who could use support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using the values of essential workers as … Continue reading
Chapter Highlights, Friends of 826
November 13, 2020
“We can treat everyone equally. It doesn’t matter where you are from or what color your skin is. We are all humans and deserve to be treated the same way as all other humans.”–Aanya K., grade 3, 826LA “How would … Continue reading
October 30, 2020
At 826, our work is centered on elevating youth voices by offering tools and platforms for self-expression. Through thought-provoking writing projects and lessons, we invite students to think critically about the world we live in and join the conversation around … Continue reading
October 8, 2020
At 826, we believe that the power and joy of writing should be accessible to every student in every classroom. But with school closures and all the hurdles that ensued, we had to reimage what publishing could look like in … Continue reading
