Running programs on Zoom can be really different than meeting in person, and our students have handled our transition in various ways. Some students seem more hesitant to speak up, especially in larger Zoom rooms. But when Connie Powers enters the room, everyone lights up. Connie’s warmth, energy, and enthusiasm…
MONDAY, JUNE 01, 2020 Though Governor Whitmer has lifted Michigan’s stay-at-home order and partially permitted the reopening of non-essential business in our state, 826michigan’s writing centers do remain closed. For the safety and health of our students, volunteers, staff, and our extended 826michigan community, we will continue to implement our distance…
Dear Friends, Today, in the year 2020, we find ourselves in a horrific and overwhelming time of violence, anger and loss. Instead of flying cars and teleportation devices, we are facing civil unrest reminiscent of the 1960’s. Incidents of violence and murder, involving Breonna Taylor, David McAtee (Kentucky), Ahmaud Arbery (Georgia),…
Hello, Friends! Are you up for the challenge? Dr. Blotch’s Writing Challenge, 826michigan’s virtual writing challenge, launches next week on our website and social media pages. A regular interrupter of 826michigan’s writing field trips, Dr. Blotch is 826michigan’s nefarious, slimy, and unique editor. Dr. Blotch often calls in and demands…
Hello Friends, There are many, MANY reasons to be grateful for the human beings we’re connected to on this planet, even when we have to practice keeping a little space between us while we collectively work to flatten the COVID-19 infection curve. Please follow this link to connect to…
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2020 Dear 826michigan Friends, One day makes quite a difference. Since we first communicated yesterday, COVID-19 has escalated in our state and thus our need to take action for the health and safety of our entire 826michigan community. At our last check, there are 12…
Dear 826michigan Community, As you make plans to care for yourself and others, I want to take a moment to communicate the precautions we are taking at 826michigan as we navigate the ongoing situation with the coronavirus. Your health and well-being, as our students, families, volunteers, staff, and partners, is…
All 826michigan buildings and programs are closed due to inclement weather on Thursday, February 27, 2020.
All 826michigan buildings and programs are closed due to inclement weather on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.
