In today’s fast-paced world, information is simplified, formats are geared towards quick consumption and click-bait headlines, and the ability to read, compare, and comprehend complex texts has become more vital … Read More
CPS Strategic Plan & WITS Mission: How They Align
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) recently unveiled its five-year strategic plan, Together We Rise. Over the past year, members of the WITS staff provided input through surveys, town halls, and focus … Read More
A Passion for Literacy: New Board Members Spotlight
WITS culminated its 2023-2024 school year on June 30 with our Annual Board of Directors meeting, which Board member Craig Close and our partners at PPM Jackson hosted. As the … Read More
What Keeps Employees Happy: Erica Keswin & WITS
In the summer of 2023, at the peak of the “Quiet Quitting” and the “Great Resignation” movements, I was connected to Wall Street Journal best-selling author Erica Keswin while she … Read More
Reading Isn’t Just Fundamental; It’s Grounds For A Solid Education (A Note From Our CEO)
The lead picture on the front page of this Sunday’s New York Times is a group of kindergartners sitting on the floor of their classroom holding up tiny dry-erase boards … Read More
“WITS builds foundational literacy skills” – WITS CEO Tena Latona
For the last three and a half years I have been the CEO of WITS and I have been proud to support the WITS staff in creating opportunities for every … Read More
Back to the Office and Back to the Classroom: How WITS Creates Community across Chicago’s Neighborhoods
For 791 days (give or take what you will) we have been working in some form of professional athleisure; repurposing surfaces in our home normally reserved for eating or sleeping … Read More
Remarks from our 30th Anniversary Event
If you missed our 30th anniversary event in December, take a moment to read my remarks from the event. What a year. What. A. Year, or two? Can we give … Read More
A Letter from WITS CEO, Tena Latona
Community and Consistency, Now More than Ever Hello WITS Community, As you may know, students have been experiencing a lot of change since winter break. The surge in COVID-19 cases … Read More
WITS – The largest provider of literacy programming
WITS began in a single classroom in 1991. Today we are the largest provider of literacy programming to teachers and students in Chicago Public Schools. There was a moment over … Read More
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