Latoya Lyons, Principal at William H. Brown Elementary School, took the stage at the 2024 WITS Blackboard Affair last month to address their schools’ relationship with WITS and the impact … Read More
Specialized Reading Interests and Academic Success
WITS believes that literacy is the foundation on which all other learning develops. One of the tenets of our mission is to empower Chicago elementary students to discover themselves through … Read More
Patrick Hatton Accepts Alter & Stone Award at 2024 Blackboard Affair
Patrick Hatton, Vice President Field Operations at Hyatt Hotels, took the stage at the 2024 WITS Blackboard Affair earlier this month to accept the Alter & Stone award on behalf … Read More
The Hidden Cost of Illiteracy: How Low Reading Levels Impact the Economy and Society
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
Tena Latona Speaks on the WITS Mission, The Why, & Future Goals at the 2024 Blackboard Affair
Tena Latona took the stage at the 2024 WITS Blackboard Affair earlier this month to address the WITS mission and vision for the future. Read the full speech from the … Read More
WGN Spotlight Chicago: WITS and the Blackboard Affair
This past Monday, WITS was invited to appear on WGN Spotlight Chicago to talk about empowering CPS students to find themselves through reading and the WITS 2024 Blackboard Affair. WITS … Read More
WITS Honors Chicago Athletic Association
Since 2016, Chicago Athletic Association has exemplified the WITS values of consistency, community, and empowerment through their financial and mentorship investment in WITS. WITS is thankful for Chicago Athletic Association’s robust … Read More
Bank of America: A Successful Year in Mentoring
This past May, Chicago Bank of America WITS (Working in the Schools) mentors celebrated the end of an amazing year of Mid-Day Mentoring at Walsh Elementary School. Each elementary student … Read More
Marzano Research: What’s Next For WITS
Last month, WITS wrapped up an intensive 12-month engagement with Marzano Research, a leading external evaluator in the field of education. This first-of-its-kind partnership for WITS focused on an exploratory … Read More
Banned Books Week: A Celebration of the Freedom to Read
Launched in 1982, Banned Books Week is an annual event that champions the freedom to read. Over the past 40 years, the number of banned and challenged books in libraries … Read More
