826 In The News, Get Involved, Research
December 8, 2023
ChatGPT was released one year ago and to reflect on how it has impacted writing education and our work, we’re sharing 826’s Position Statement on Generative AI. This statement shares 826’s ethos with the public that writing is as much … Continue reading
September 9, 2023
Jason Gong is a lifelong diversity, equity and inclusion champion. As practitioner with 20 years of results-driven DEI&B expertise, he has led and scaled DEI initiatives and teams at some of the most influential companies in the world including American … Continue reading
August 22, 2023
826 is a global movement that goes beyond just our nine chapters. All over the world, organizations inspired by the 826 model and approach work to champion young voices and inspire young people to write. Today, there are over 70 … Continue reading
Chapter Highlights, Staff Spotlight
August 22, 2023
This past year, eight 826 staff members traveled across the country to visit and learn from 826 chapters in the 826 Chapter Exchange Program. Started in 2019, the 826 Chapter Exchange Program was created by 826 National to provide an … Continue reading
Chapter Highlights, Events, Get Involved
August 14, 2023
On our unofficial official holiday — 826 Day — we celebrate all things 826: our dedicated staff and volunteers, our incredible students and educators, our newly published young writers, and all of our amazing supporters. From coast-to-coast, 826 chapters will … Continue reading
July 25, 2023
As the largest youth writing organization, the 826 Network is always learning, connecting, and collaborating to better serve our students to become stronger writers. Every year, 826 National unites the 826 Network together through a series of professional development workshops, … Continue reading
July 18, 2023
At 826, we’re all guilty of having a reading list a mile long. Earlier this year, we asked the 826 Network, “What book or author should everyone read/know about?” Answers ranged from classics, like Toni Morrison, to new favorites, like … Continue reading
826 Publications, Student Writing
June 28, 2023
We’re thrilled to present this year’s 826 Pub Month by showcasing a collection of 826 books across the Network by young writers. Last year, 826 published over 1,300 student publications and published over 5,000 young writers. This year, our students … Continue reading
826 Publications, Student Writing
June 12, 2023
Writing has the power to unlock doors within ourselves and doors to the world around us. Take a journey with us into the wonderful worlds discovered by the young writers in 826 National’s newest student books, A Place Worth Being: … Continue reading
