826 In The News, Chapter Highlights, Student Writing
September 13, 2019
When you walk into 7 World Trade Center, dazzling LED lights not only greet you, they speak to you. Literally. The lights are inspired poetry written by 826NYC students — words brought to life 18 years after 9/11 touched the … Continue reading
826 In The News, Chapter Highlights
August 27, 2019
Minneapolis/St. Paul is now home to the ninth chapter in the 826 Network — and we can’t wait to “sea” what happens next. Continue reading
826 In The News, Chapter Highlights
July 31, 2019
826 National is thrilled to welcome 826 MSP (Minneapolis-St. Paul) and their young writers to the 826 Network! Miles from the planet’s seas and amidst the infamously cold Minnesota winters, Mid-Continent Oceanographic Institute (MOI) was founded. A group of dedicated … Continue reading
826 In The News, 826 on the Road, Chapter Highlights, Video
March 8, 2019
“I think if you guys come to MOI it’ll be really fun and you’ll meet a lot of new friends.” Mid-Continent Oceanographic Institute (and an 826 Chapter In Development) student Selama gave us a tour of their very new building! 🌊✍🏾 Find … Continue reading
826 In The News, Chapter Highlights, Student Spotlight
February 7, 2019
We are immensely proud of former 826 Valencia student Sally Men Wao, whose new book of poetry was recently featured in the New Yorker Magazine. Sally has managed to perfectly encapsulate what it looks like to live in a digital … 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
May 18, 2018
Writing connects us. From Instagram captions to emails, writing is a touchstone for our lives. And while we are increasingly swapping pencils for thumbs and pens for keyboards, writing continues to guide the way we connect with one another. May … 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
