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826DC inspires young people with the power of writing

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Programs

Free, year-round writing programs for DC students ages 6-18

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Educator Enrollment

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In-School Writing, Editing, and Publishing

In-School Writing, Editing, and Publishing

Flexible short-and long-term writing residencies in collaboration with K-12 teachers.

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Field Trips

Field Trips

Two-hour writing and bookmaking experiences for the whole class.

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Young Authors’ Book Project

Young Authors’ Book Project

A full-year classroom writing project, culminating in a book to be shared with readers across DC.

Open Enrollment

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After-School Writing Lab

After-School Writing Lab

A writing community for students, hosted at 826DC.

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Writing Workshops

Writing Workshops

Exploratory writing sessions across diverse topics and genres, outside of school.

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Reading All-Stars

Reading All-Stars

A Saturday morning literacy program for Harriet Tubman Elementary School students.

Resources

Tips, tricks, and techniques to teach (and learn) creative writing

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Invest in the next generation of writers

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Support 826DC

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Shop Our Storefront

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Purchase Student Publications

Purchase Student Publications

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Volunteer

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Internships

Internships

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Careers

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Young people have important things to say

826DC helps DC students strengthen their writing skills, share what matters to them, and build a lifelong relationship with writing.

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We host programs at our Columbia Heights writing center, in schools, and in community spaces across the city.

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After-School Writing Lab

A writing community for students, hosted at 826DC.

<img width="60" height="60" alt="" decoding="async" data-src="https://826dc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/icon_pencil-wand.svg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="60" height="60" src="https://826dc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/icon_pencil-wand.svg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" />

In-School Writing, Editing, and Publishing

Flexible short-and long-term writing residencies in collaboration with K-12 teachers.

<img width="62" height="62" alt="" decoding="async" data-src="https://826dc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/icon_apple-saw.svg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="62" height="62" src="https://826dc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/icon_apple-saw.svg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" />

Writing Workshops

Exploratory writing sessions across diverse topics and genres, outside of school.

<img width="60" height="60" alt="" decoding="async" data-src="https://826dc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/icon_rabbit-book.svg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="60" height="60" src="https://826dc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/icon_rabbit-book.svg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" />

Reading All-Stars

A Saturday morning literacy program for Harriet Tubman Elementary School students.

<img width="60" height="60" alt="" decoding="async" data-src="https://826dc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/icon_misdirection.svg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="60" height="60" src="https://826dc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/icon_misdirection.svg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" />

Field Trips

Two-hour writing and bookmaking experiences for the whole class.

<img width="60" height="60" alt="" decoding="async" data-src="https://826dc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/icon_crystal-ball.svg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="60" height="60" src="https://826dc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/icon_crystal-ball.svg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" />

Young Authors’ Book Project

A full-year classroom writing project, culminating in a book to be shared with readers across DC.

Resources

Spark a love of writing in your classroom

Check out our library of tips, tricks, and techniques to make teaching and learning writing skills more dynamic and fun.

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Writers supporting writers

We’re a team of lifelong writers and educators who believe that writing is a fundamental tool for possibility. We recognize that for any individual to fully step into their own power, writing must be part of their skillset.

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Make magic happen

826DC is sustained by people who care as much as we do about young people. From jobs and internships, to volunteering, to donating, we invite you to help us support writing education in more classrooms.

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Panda Prompts with 826DC

DC said goodbye to giant pandas Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, and Xiao Qi Ji yesterday! As they make their way back to China, here are some writing prompts that you might want to try…

November Donations: Matched!

It’s #GivingNovember, and 826DC’s board has generously offered to match up to $20K of donations that come in before 11:59 PM on November 30th, 2023!

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Meet the Staff: Conor Murphy

Meet Conor Murphy, 826DC’s new After-School Writing Lab Assistant! Conor helps our After-School Writing Lab run smoothly, both working with students and helping out behind the scenes.

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