Family involvement increases children’s positive feelings about literacy, which in turn improves their literacy performance. WITS understands the importance of family when it comes to creating opportunities for every student … Read More
Celebrating Philip Hildebrandt: Alter & Stone Outstanding Volunteer Awardee
Philip Hildebrandt became the President of the WITS Board of Directors in July 2011 and became the Chairman in July 2015. Under his guidance, WITS experienced 120% revenue growth. Hildebrandt … Read More
Over a Decade of Dedication: Interview with Mark Andersen
For the past decade, Mark Andersen has volunteered as a WITS Mid-Day Mentoring (MDM) literacy mentor. Once a week for an entire school year, Mark visits Manuel Perez, Jr. Elementary school … Read More
The Importance of Mentorship for Teachers
Did you know that 86% of teachers who had first-year mentorship remained teaching after 4 years? Having access to mentorship and professional development is career changing for teachers. According to The … Read More
Why invest in mentor relationships?
Consistency is key One of the pillars of WITS programming is consistency. Through diligent planning, the WITS program team ensures that each WITS student has a mentor to read with … Read More
Back to School with WITS: Why Literacy Matters
Back to school Across the country, major retailers are selling out of notepads, pens, and pencils. It’s back to school season! Many students are starting the new school year feeling … Read More
