At WITS, we explore different poetic forms with our students and are always adding new poetry titles to our book bins. Poetry builds reading fluency, introduces figurative language, and invites … Read More
Teachers And Children As Readers Group Wraps Another Year of Insightful Discussion
As the 2025-26 school year ends, participants in Teachers and Children as Readers have completed another year of discussing books in small groups. Teachers and Children As Readers (TACAR) is … Read More
CEO Tena Latona Speaks at the WITS Book Bash
This past Thursday, WITS hosted its Book Bash event at Venue West. Supporters from companies across Chicago all came out to show their support for our mission, participating in fun … Read More
Author Christian Robinson and WITS’ Commitment to Diverse Books
Christian Robinson is an illustrator, author, animator, and designer whose creative journey began in Los Angeles. He grew up in a small apartment, using drawing to create his own space … Read More
Chapman and Cutler’s Commitment to Community
Chapman and Cutler LLP (Chapman) is a law firm focused on finance. They have spent over a century helping clients and giving back to their community. The firm supports nonprofits, … Read More
Books For All Ages to Celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day has been celebrated across the globe on April 22 since 1970. Throughout April, Chicago Public Library branches have events from craft workshops to documentary screenings to tree giveaways. … Read More
Investing in Communities with Jackson: an Interview with Rylee Murray
Jackson is committed to investing in communities. Through volunteering, service, and giving, Jackson associates are encouraged to share their strengths and skills in the community. This is exactly the kind … Read More
Building a Brighter Future: FactSet Mentors in Chicago Empower Students Through WITS Partnership
Since 2014, FactSet has been a dedicated partner of Working in the Schools (WITS), providing almost 300 hours of student mentorship each year. As the largest provider of literacy enrichment … Read More
Maps to Mentorship: How a Mentor Helped One Student Discover the World
When Liam first met his WITS mentor, Brooke, they were both a little nervous. Brooke, WITS Workplace mentor at PwC, had just started her first professional job and was looking for a way … Read More
IMC Trading Supports Chicago Students
IMC Trading (IMC) is a global trading firm that was founded in 1989. Soon after its founding, IMC became a pioneer of corporate social responsibility. They were one of the … Read More
