826 Seattle http://www.826seattle.org/ Follow along with the latest news, events, and happenings at 826 Seattle, a non-profit writing and tutoring center. epo michelle@826seattle.org Copyright 2012 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:43:48 GMT We’re Hiring http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/were-hiring {title_permalink="http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/"}#id:373#date:22:24 We are seeking an individual for our development team with super-sized organizational skills, fantastic attention to detail, and a knack for fundraising. The position of development associate provides an opportunity for the chosen candidate to work in a creative, unusual community of artistic people while making an important impact on the literacy of our area’s youth. 826 Seattle seeks a dynamic and creative individual who can support the Director of Development to leverage our mission combined with our unique, creative personality to raise the funds necessary for our continued successful growth. Download the full job description and application information here.

]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:24 GMT Mid-Winter Break Reminder http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/mid-winter-break-reminder {title_permalink="http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/"}#id:383#date:18:43 A reminder to all that there will be no after-school tutoring from February 20-23, as the Seattle Public Schools are on Mid-Winter Break. See you on February 27!

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:43 GMT Why It’s Worth Teaching Food Criticism to 9-Year Olds http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/why-its-worth-teaching-food-criticism-to-9-year-olds {title_permalink="http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/"}#id:382#date:18:13 When Seattle Weekly writer (and outstanding 826 Seattle volunteer), Hanna Raskin, came to us with the idea of a workshop that  involved food criticism we were floored. Click here to read her poignant thoughts on "Why it's Worth Teaching Food Critism to 9-Year Olds." Thanks again for teaching such a great workshop, Hanna! 

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:13 GMT On Site Review: 826 Seattle http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/on-site-review-826-seattle {title_permalink="http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/"}#id:366#date:19:18 Our friends at 4Culture joined some of our afterschool tutoring students this month for an open mic night at Couth Buzzard Books. A recent blog post highlights the evening and describes how we at 826 Seattle "employ some creative ways of deflecting the negative stigma associated with needing help." Thank you for the kind words and for your support, 4Culture! 

]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:18 GMT Calendar Reminder http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/calendar-reminder {title_permalink="http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/"}#id:362#date:01:48 A reminder to all that there will be no after-school tutoring on February 1. We (as well as the Greenwood Space Travel Supply Co.) will be closed for staff development. See you again on February 2! 

]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:48 GMT 2012 Write Like I Do Schedule Announced http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/2012-write-like-i-do-schedule-announced {title_permalink="http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/"}#id:355#date:19:45 Our 2012 "How To Write Like I Do" series has been announced and posted.  Head on over to the event page and take a look.  This year we are featuring art critics, editors, fiction writers and the dynamic fraternal duo, Davy and Peter Rothbart of Found fame. Tickets are $35 each or, if you act quickly, $168 for a season pass of six classes.

]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:45 GMT Two Local Youth Arts Programs Win National Honor: Awards Given by Michelle Obama http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/two-local-youth-arts-programs-win-national-honor-awards-given-by-michelle-o {title_permalink="http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/"}#id:342#date:18:57 Our friends at Seattle's Child ended the year with a spotlight on both 826 Seattle and Young Shakespeare Workshop, local recipients of a 2011 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award. We are so thankful for this arts community! Click here to check out the post.

]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:57 GMT Teri’s Update — December 2011 http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/teris-update-december-2011 {title_permalink="http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/"}#id:336#date:19:18 Anyone who has been reading these updates for the years I’ve been writing them knows they come out every other month. And anyone paying attention knows the last one came ... [[To continue reading click here.]]

 

 
]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:18 GMT Winter Break Reminder http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/winter-break-reminder {title_permalink="http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/"}#id:323#date:23:11 A few reminders from our programming team:

The last day of after-school tutoring before winter break is Thursday, December 15. Tutoring will start back up again on Tuesday, January 3. 

The last day of high school tutoring before winter break is Monday, December 12. Evening tutoring will start back up again on Monday, January 9. 

]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:11 GMT Our Social Commitment: Engaging Youth Through Writing http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/our-social-commitment-engaging-youth-through-writing {title_permalink="http://www.826seattle.org/the_latest/"}#id:315#date:19:07 Earlier this month, our friends at Paperblanks dedicated a blogpost to 826 Seattle. Included in the post? Views on the values of a writing center, an interview with Executive Director Teri Hein and some brilliant ideas from 826 Seattle students. For example, what would Lucas, age ten, ask an animal? And why does Musaab, age eight, think Macoroni and Cheese is worth protesting for?  Click here to check it out.

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