An unprecedented interruption to the school year led to countless changes for Chicago Public School (CPS) students and staff, including a shift in WITS programming. In mid-April, WITS launched Empowering … Read More
Juneteenth, A Holiday Celebrating Black Freedom
Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating Black freedom, is celebrated around the world on June 19th: the day in 1865 (two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed) when slaves in Galveston, … Read More
WITSummer Books Family Reading Kits
At the end of every school year, students receive a trademark WITS orange bag filled with brand new, culturally diverse books inside. These books are a way for students to … Read More
This is not a long road. It is a road that never ends.
We have long taken pride in building communities and supporting those without access to fair education opportunities. In the wake of the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, … Read More
The WITS Impact: Outcomes
WITS welcomes all students to participate in programs, regardless of their reading level. Whether the student is reading above grade-level and needing an extra challenge, or an emerging reader who … Read More
Teachers Advance Literacy Through Collaboration
WITS engages teachers through the Rochelle Lee Teacher Award because we know we cannot advance student literacy without supporting the educators who lead them in the classroom each and every … Read More
Presentamos Las Tarjetas de Estrategia de WITS Kindergarten
WITSK apoya los estudiantes más jóvenes de Chicago. Con sus mentores, los estudiantes de kindergarten practican la preparación para la lectura y otras habilidades básicas del alfabetismo. Este año, WITS … Read More
Introducing WITS Kindergarten Strategy Cards
WITSK supports Chicago’s youngest learners. With their mentors, kindergartners practice reading readiness and other basic literacy skills. This year, WITS introduced WITS Kindergarten Strategy Cards (WITSK Cards) to several of … Read More
WITS Students Empowered To Grow
At the center of everything WITS does are our three core values: consistency, empowerment, and community. One way that students are empowered is through the relationships they build with their … Read More
Remaining Readers, Building Community
When is the last time you’ve had a chance to sit down and read a book for pleasure? For some, this may be a nightly ritual before bed or a … Read More
