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Spike Jonze Plays Ping Pong with Purpose
By Melissa Jun Rowley What Gives July 26, 2011 “Sure, Spike Jonze is an Oscar-nominated director, but have you checked out his table tennis skills? On Tuesday, July 19th, we had the pleasure of watching Jonze compete in a ping pong tournament … read more
Chivas USA Supports Students at Unique Summer Learning Camp
Box Score News July 26, 2011 “Dozens of summer writing camp participants interviewed Chivas USA players in a press-conference style event aimed at inspiring them to become better creative and expository writers.” More
826LA at the WIRED CAFE at COMIC-CON
Wired Insider July 25, 2011 “Comic-Con’s the ultimate opportunity to bask in a sea of geekery (all those Star Wars costumes? Holy Tatooine!). But it’s also an excellent chance to give back: WIRED is pleased to partner with 826LA, one of Los … read more
What’s Behind the Time Travel Mart
By Paul Redmond Echo Park Patch July 5, 2011 “826LA is a non-profit that operates the Echo Park Time Travel Mart. They also provide after school tutoring and writing workshops for kids 6-18 years of age. Executive Director Joel Arquillos … read more
GoogleServe 2011: Giving back around the world
Official Google Blog June 30, 2011 “Over the last month, more than 7,700 Googlers helped serve their communities across 400 different projects as part of GoogleServe, an employee-driven initiative organized almost entirely by volunteers. Through partnerships with nonprofits, schools and … read more
Repair Interview: Michelle Snyder at 826LA
By Leah Koenig Repair the World June 29, 2011 “826 attracts a particularly dedicated and inspiring group of volunteers, including Michelle Snyder at 826LA. Michelle took the time to speak with Repair the World about her family’s legacy of service … read more
Making Pint Sized Authors in Los Angeles with 826LA
By Liz Dwyer REDU November 7, 2010 “Former high school social studies teacher Joel Arquillos dedicated his life to writing, but unlike so many others in Los Angeles, he’s not pitching screenplays. The 38 year-old Executive Director of writing and … read more
All You Can Learn: Differentiated Instruction Inspires Young Writers
By Cal Joy Edutopia May 23, 2011 “Approaching all learners the same academically doesn’t work. 826 writing programs focus on where students are in their learning process. Using individually prepared instruction, 826LA takes a custom approach connecting each student’s skill … read more
Dear First Lady Michelle,
New York Times November 27, 2010 “So, earlier this fall, 826 National hosted a series of workshops inviting students to write to the first lady. The results were collected in the book “I Live Real Close to Where You Used … read more
You missed ‘Explained’ for a movie?
“You missed ‘Explained’ for a movie?” By James Verini Los Angeles Times June 17, 2006 “The show was the latest in “The World Explained,” a series being put on by the L.A. contingent of the magazine and publishing mini-empire McSweeney’s, … read more
