Announcements Archives - 826DC

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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 elementary school students at the Mount Pleasant Library.

Resources

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

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Support 826DC

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Shop Our Storefront

Shop Our Storefront

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Purchase Student Publications

Purchase Student Publications

Work With Us

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Volunteer

Volunteer

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Internships

Internships

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Careers

Careers

COVID Policy Rollout August 2021 (updated with vol vaccines)

Introducing 826DC’s COVID-19 Safety Policies

826DC is officially reopening for in-person writing adventures this fall! We’re delighted—and determined to do this right.

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