Writing Program Supplements US Public Education
November 23, 2011
For almost 10 years, a unique non-profit organization called 826 has been helping students across the United States become better writers by tapping into their creativity. Founded in San Francisco by the American author Dave Eggars and the educator Nínive Calegari, the 826 program has become so successful that it is now in seven additional U.S. cities
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In the middle of a mostly Latino neighborhood, the address 826 Valencia has become famously fun for many students and a curiosity for visitors. A pirate supply store greets everyone.
By coming to 826 through a pirate store, Executive Director Leigh Lehman wants students to be in a creative mood.
“This is not school; this is not a tutoring center. This is a place for me to be myself and to find my voice and find my creativity and excel,” Leigh said.
The goal of 826 Valencia is to help public school students between six and 18 years of age write creatively.
During the day, classes come for field trips and volunteers help with writing projects. After school, students come for tutoring and creative writing. Many of the children here are from immigrant working families.
“A lot of the parents don’t speak English as a first language so it’s harder for them to help their children with school work. So we’re trying to provide the services that parents wouldn’t otherwise be able to offer their kids for free,” Leigh said.
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