Starting a new year of school can be a mix of excitement, anxiety, or anything in between. Whether students are returning from summer break, going to a new school, or … Read More
Why Orientation Matters: Making the Most of Your Volunteer Journey
“Orientation? Again? No, please.” Many volunteers tend to view orientations as repetitive tasks that lack excitement or engagement levels in their volunteer experiences; however, they play a crucial role in … Read More
WITS Announces 2025 Rochelle Lee Teacher Award Recipients
The Rochelle Lee Teacher Award is a grant for Chicago Public Schools elementary educators. Each year, teachers may apply to receive a classroom library grant. If selected, teachers receive $500 … Read More
Invest For Kids Chicago Announces Working in the Schools as 2025 Grant Recipient
This August, Invest For Kids Chicago announced its list of 2025 Grant Recipients. Ten organizations were chosen from over one hundred applicants, and included among them is Working in the … Read More
WITS programs double the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) average of reading proficiency
As CPS faces an almost $1 billion budget deficit, WITS continues to be the only in-school reading mentorship program that is free for CPS schools and families. WITS was founded … Read More
Patrick Hatton, VP of Field Operations at Hyatt, begins term as Chair of WITS Board of Directors
Along with Patrick Hatton’s appointment, WITS wrapped up its 2025 fiscal year by voting on new Board members Joyce Winnecke, Principal at Joyce Winnecke Advisors LLC and Brett Klein, Managing … Read More
Jennifer Alter Warden completes term as Chair of WITS Board of Directors
When Joanne Alter and Marion Stone founded WITS in 1991, they unlikely imagined the full circle moment 34 years later, when their daughters would carry on their legacy as directors … Read More
NASCAR Chicago visits WITS School Partner Drake Elementary
Two-Time NASCAR Chicago Street Race Winner Visits John B. Drake Elementary to Help Provide Summer Reading Books to CPS Students The NASCAR Chicago Street Race and two-time Chicago Street Race … Read More
WITS Accepts Generous $500K Gift from Margaret Siber
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
