826 Publications, Friends of 826, Get Involved, Resources, Student Writing
April 18, 2023
Celebrate Poem in Your Pocket Day on April 27 with 826 National’s one-page #PocketPoem zine! In partnership with the Academy of American Poets, this one-page #PocketPoem zine features the student poem “Run Away Snakes” by Ella L., Age 11, from our … Continue reading
February 15, 2023
We’re excited to introduce the newest member of our team and graphic designer, Megan Derry! Megan was first introduced to the 826 Network when she was working at Barkley, an advertising firm in Kansas City, MO, where she worked on … Continue reading
826 In The News, Chapter Highlights, Friends of 826
October 7, 2022
Twenty years ago, 826 opened its first writing & tutoring center, 826 Valencia, in San Francisco, CA. Co-founded by author Dave Eggers and educator Ninive Calegari, 826 was started to provide access to writing education to students K-12 through after-school … Continue reading
September 12, 2022
The 826 Network welcomes the latest iteration of its popular online platform SAN FRANCISCO, CA — On September 12, 2022, 826 National will launch the second iteration of its beloved platform for educators, 826 Digital. 826 Digital 2.0 will continue … 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
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
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
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
