Earlier this summer, WITS unveiled The UnGala: a deconstructed gala highlighting the main elements of a traditional event through a series of Alice in Wonderland themed virtual events, culminating in an evening of … Read More
WITS Virtual Program Orientation
As WITS staff members plan for the new opportunities and challenges presented by this upcoming program year, one thing remains consistent: our dedication to creating a safe and joyful reading … Read More
WITS Gears up for Student-Centered Virtual Programs
Over the past few months, we, as a society, have rearranged our lives to deal with COVID-19, and WITS is no different. While apart, we work hard to create and … Read More
September is National Sign Up for a Library Card Month
To mark the beginning of the school year, the month of September is a great time to sign up for a library card. In a national effort to ensure that every child signs up for … Read More
Celebrating Daphne Robinson
Program & Operations Manager Daphne Robinson joined the WITS team in 2015 when WITS brought on the Rochelle Lee Teacher Award (RLTA) as part of our program portfolio. Prior to … Read More
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with Culturally Specific Books
By Sara Martinez & Ellen Werner National Hispanic Heritage Month occurs every year from September 15th-October 15th to celebrate the contributions, cultures, and histories of people whose ancestors came from … 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
Engaging Students and Families
School: Hibbard Elementary Text: The Trauma-Sensitive Classroom: Building Resilience with Compassionate Teaching by Patricia A. Jennings Group Members: Courtney Carlstrom, Bridget Heneghan, Lucia Herrera, Jessica Hodges, Stephanie Michl, Study Group Leader Goal: To engage students and … Read More
Building Inclusion
School: Brentano Math & Science Academy Text: Everyday SEL in Elementary School by Carla Tantillo Philbert Group Members: Stephanie Arce, Hannah Dreher-Siefkes, Kelly Dugan, Daisy Lopez, Vy Nguyen, Study Group Leader; Nicole Sandoval, Katherine Schuler … Read More
Enhancing Comprehension
School: Nightingale Elementary Text: Understanding Texts & Readers: Responsive Comprehension Instruction with Leveled Texts by Jennifer Serravallo Group Members: Emily Cozzie, Diana Del Real, Study Group Leader; Alma Ramos, Elizabeth Thibeau Goal: To enhance comprehension through small group instruction. … Read More
