WITS is thrilled to announce a $500,000 investment in our mission from Margaret Siber, a longtime WITS supporter and friend. This gift will allow WITS to pioneer forward in our … Read More
Three Benefits of the Rochelle Lee Teacher Award
Teachers who apply for the Rochelle Lee Teacher Award receive a $500 book grant in two allotments, which allows the recipients to purchase the books of their choice for their … Read More
Finding Belonging in Books: The Importance of Literacy
After college, I taught 9th-grade English for 4 years at a charter school in New York City. My lifetime love of learning and desire to instill that love in other … Read More
William H. Brown Elementary School Principal Latoya Lyons Speaks at 2024 Blackboard Affair
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
