Who Will Write the Future?
The 826 National Strategic Plan FY 2023-2026
Writing Education Into the Hands of One Million 826 Writers
Our strategic plan focuses on reaching more students by creating a more equitable access to writing education for more students, while inspiring and equipping others to do so as well.
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Serve One Million Students
2% of all students in the U.S., through chapters, through teachers, and through partners.
Serve 35,000 Educators
through the work of chapters and 826 Digital.
Grow our annual revenue to $4M
to ensure our capacity meets our goals.
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826 University
We will codify the 826 Way, build training for the network and beyond, and maintain a cohesive vision that will allow us to continue to research for impact.
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826 Digital
We will expand the reach of writing education and the 826 Way through 826 Digital, empowering teachers and students to increase impact.
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826 Partners
We will partner with community-based organizations to provide custom curriculum and training, delivering the 826 Way to more students in spaces where they spend time.
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826 Voices
We will amplify students’ words and grow awareness through partners and publishing—both traditional and innovative.
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Discover how we’re working with 826 chapters, educators, and partners to amplify youth writers everywhere!
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