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826 Partners with Paramount Pictures
"826 is a beacon of creativity and exploration like no other," says John Krasinski.
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826DC on WUSA9
826DC’s tenth Paddlestar Galactica was featured on WUSA9 this weekend!
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826DC’s Having an Open House
Come check out 826DC at our free, all-ages open house event on Saturday, May 11th, 2024! Drop in anytime between 11 AM and 2 PM.
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Paddlestar Galactica X
Paddlestar Galactica, the ping-pong tournament supporting 826DC’s youth writing programs, is back for YEAR TEN! This beloved event returns on April 27th, 1 PM to 4 PM at SPIN DC.
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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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Meet the Staff: Sara Jackson
We’re delighted to introduce Sara Jackson, 826DC’s new School Residency Coordinator! Sara’s here to lead our Young Authors’ Book Project (YABP) as well as other in-school residencies throughout the school year.
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A Fond Farewell to Zachary Clark
After seven and a half wonderful years, Zachary Clark is transitioning out of his role as 826DC’s Executive Director and moving on to his next adventure.
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The Magic Shop Returns!
Reopen, sesame! Tivoli’s Astounding Magic Supply Co. will reopen on August 26th, aka 8/26, from 10 AM to 6 PM. You’re also invited to join us the week before for a soft open.
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VIDEO: 826DC at The Kennedy Center
This weekend, 826DC students shared their poetry at The Kennedy Center’s “What’s Going On NOW: A Tribute to Marvin Gaye” event!
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