Often, equitable and accessible practices and structures are implemented reactively. When oversights and missed opportunities for inclusion are identified, upgrades and changes are made to address the issues. In the … Read More
The White Sox and WITS: Supporting Communities Together
The Chicago White Sox began their partnership with WITS in 2010, shortly after launching the White Sox Volunteer Corps. Christine O’Reilly is the White Sox Vice President of Community Relations & … Read More
Inclusive Classroom Practices: Pronouns
By Shawn Bush (he/him/his) Lately, you may have experienced more conversations, meetings, and Zoom call introductions including the announcing of one’s pronouns. When working with young people, it is important … Read More
Chicago White Sox and the Eaton Family Continue to Support WITS During the Pandemic
The Chicago White Sox are a committed organization on the baseball diamond and in the community. WITS’ partnership with the White Sox has always focused on supporting students and families … Read More
First Time as a BRI Facilitator
This past August, I was fortunate enough to co-facilitate a session of the Rochelle Lee Teacher Award (RLTA) program’s Becoming Readers Institute. Unlike other RLTA sessions, the Becoming Readers Institute (BRI) is not designed to explicitly teach transferable skills or strategies … Read More
Classroom Reading Tutors Program: A History of WITS’ Flagship Program
Thirty years ago, WITS did not exist as we know it today. In 1991, two years before WITS filed for its articles of incorporation becoming an official not-for-profit organization, Joanne … Read More
How Professional Development Prepares Teachers For the School Year
Vy Nguyen is a Rochelle Lee Teacher Award recipient and special education teacher at Brentano Math and Science Academy in Logan Square. In this second installment from a conversation with … Read More
With Mission in Mind: The Growth and Success of the WITS-Deloitte Partnership
Partnerships between WITS mentors and students are the driving force of WITS volunteer programs. These relationships develop over the course of the school year through weekly reading sessions and provide … Read More
How a Rochelle Lee Teacher Champions the Inclusion Model
Vy Nguyen is a Rochelle Lee teacher awardee and special education teacher at Brentano Math and Science Academy in Logan Square. Recently, she shared her insights about the importance of … Read More
