November 2, 2018
“Keep writing, keep working hard, and know that I’m thinking about you, and I’m proud of you.” Last week, magic really happened at 826DC when students received a special message from fellow writer, Michelle Obama. Writing can be hard sometimes, but … Continue reading
August 30, 2018
“What we’re really about is helping young people improve their writing skills, but first, they feel welcomed.” Our co-founder Nínive Calegari talked to CNN about the beginning of the 826 Network, our famous store-fronts, and how important it is to … Continue reading
826 In The News, Chapter Highlights
May 24, 2018
[ezcol_1third] PHOTOS BY KANDACE POWER GRAVES 826 New Orleans Executive Director Doug Keller and Development Manager Kortney Morrow at the nonprofit’s new headquarters. [/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_2third_end] One of the most important things a child can learn is that words matter — … Continue reading
826 In The News, Chapter Highlights
May 9, 2018
90.9 WBUR-FM is Boston’s NPR news station and the home of nationally syndicated programs, including On Point, Here & Now, Only A Game and Car Talk, which reach millions of listeners each week on NPR stations across the country and online. 90.9 WBUR-FM featured … Continue reading
826 In The News, Chapter Highlights, Video
May 4, 2018
“826DC wants young people to love #writing instead of fearing it.” Continue reading
826 In The News, Friends of 826
March 30, 2018
As part of Women’s History Month and “National March into Literacy” month, Nínive Calegari was honored by ABC7 for changing kids’ lives one book at a time. Continue reading
October 30, 2017
New Resource for Educators Helps Kids Everywhere Advocate for Infinite Recess 826 National proudly introduces 826 Digital: Inventive Resources to Ignite a Love of Writing SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Imagine a classroom of students in Tulsa, Oklahoma working together to … Continue reading
July 7, 2017
From the ghosts of tortured slaves at LaLaurie House in the French Quarter, to the spirits said to lurk in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, New Orleans has a reputation as one of the most haunted places in the United … Continue reading
January 28, 2017
There’s a lot of debate in Washington right now about how money should be spent on education, including funding for public versus charter schools. But nonprofit organizations aren’t around for politicians to decide. Jamie Wax looks at one group that … Continue reading