News & Events
All the latest updates from the 826DC universe
What’s Happening: Spring/Summer 2025
So many events! There’s a lot happening at 826DC this spring and summer, and we’d love to have you involved.
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Celebrating “Dear Adult,”
This Saturday at Arena Stage, young people gave a performance they’ll never forget.
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Join us for “Dear Adult,”
If you could speak directly to someone in a position of power, what would you say? 826DC is teaming up with Arena Stage on Saturday, March 1st for a special free performance, “Dear Adult,” where you’ll hear K-12 students from across the District answer that question.
Paddlestar Galactica XI
Paddlestar Galactica, 826DC’s famed ping-pong tournament fundraiser is back…and this time, there’s also a pickleball option! Read on for everything you need to know about this year’s games and how to get involved.
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Paddlestar Galactica XI Cheat List
Here are the cheats that will be available for Paddlestar Galactica XI participants:
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ICYMI: Robyn Lingo on poetry and AI
826DC’s Executive Director Robyn Lingo just had a Letter to the Editor published in the Washington Post, all about why the human experience is still central to poetry!
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Foreword to “When Change Hits”
826DC’s After-School Writing Lab (AWL) students are about to publish a chapbook called When Change Hits. Check out the foreword by Tyler Grigsby, 826DC Community Programs Manager: Foreword to When Change Hits Back in September of 2024, 826DC’s After-School Writing Lab (AWL) kicked off the semester by introducing the theme of change. This was intentionally […]
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What’s Your Favorite Thing About Writing?
826DC students and staff shared their favorite parts of the writing experience and what it can do! Check out what they had to say:
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Sliding Into Scary Stories with School Within School
826DC Communications and Development Intern Eisa Abu-Sbaih wrote this blog post about a recent 826DC field trip!
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Why We’re Doing This
A special note from Executive Director Robyn Lingo about three ways 826DC helps students, thanks to your support!
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This Saturday at 826DC…
We’re hosting a potato writing workshop and a story card workshop on Saturday, November 23rd! It’s going to be a great day at 826DC.
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A Post-Election Note for the 826DC Community
826DC is a safe space for young people—of all backgrounds, identities, and immigration statuses—to process their feelings, escape to new worlds, explore diverse ideas, and share their perspectives through writing.
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