In celebration of 826LA’s 15th Anniversary in 2020, we’re bringing you 15 profiles of the people who’ve grown with us and helped us grow. Volunteer Kathryn Pinto has been tutoring students in Echo Park for a decade. She talked with … Read more
Greta Thunberg has become a household name and the face of young environmental activists. But she’s not alone. 826LA students are sounding the alarm on climate change and environmental issues through their writing. Read excerpts from our Grow It Forward … Read more
In times like these, words can escape us. But storytelling is a powerful tool for getting through tough times, and writing by 826LA students inspires us every day. We hope you’ll find it motivating too. Here are a couple of … Read more
Like all friends, After School Tutoring students have disagreements, and sometimes those disagreements are resolved through compromise. Check out one student’s very honest and relatable apology note: “I’m so sorry. It was 50% ur falt (sic) and 50% of mine.” … Read more
The Snack Monitor position is a coveted one for After School Tutoring students. When we started accepting applications for the position, we loved their persuasive nature. We’re sure you’ll appreciate them too, which is why we’re sharing a couple of … Read more
