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WITS School Coordinator: Mary “Mighty M” Miller

Tra'Lisha RenteriaMay 16, 2024Inside WITS, Mission & Outcomes, Programs

The WITS Workplace Mentoring program, is an afterschool literacy mentoring program for 4th-8th grade Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students. After school students are bussed to a downtown corporate office to … Read More

Why Poetry Matters and Five Recommendations

Nick WilsonApril 26, 2024Books

Poetry is not a luxury. It is a vital necessity of our existence. –Audrey Lorde The WITS mission is to empower Chicago elementary students to discover themselves through reading while … Read More

Four Books about Home and Belonging

Ellen WernerApril 10, 2024Books, Diversity Initiatives

Throughout the year, WITS students and mentors build relationships together through books and the power of sharing stories. At the end of each program year, to celebrate the time students … Read More

Teachers Share Why They Like the Rochelle Lee Teacher Award

Daphne RobinsonApril 1, 2024Books, Diversity Initiatives, Teachers

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

WITS Talk: Supporting Newcomers in Chicago Elementary Schools 

Jackson MayFebruary 12, 2024Events, Partnerships, Support, Volunteers

On January 25th, 2024, WITS presented the first WITS Talk of the new year at FactSet. This WITS Talk focused on how school communities are adapting to the influx of … Read More

Welcoming Migrant Students Into WITS Programs

Kristen StrobbeJanuary 12, 2024Diversity Initiatives, Mission & Outcomes, Teachers

WITS centers our work around the core value of building community. Every WITS program is its own special community, a place where all students are welcome and mentors and students … Read More

Literacy Programs Help Students Succeed: CEO Tena Latona Speaks at 2023 Blackboard Affair Gala

Jackson MayDecember 20, 2023Events, Student & Mentor Spotlight

November 11th marked this year’s annual WITS Blackboard Affair Gala, hosted at The Geraghty. The goal of this event is to raise funding for and promote how literacy programs help … Read More

Literacy Programs Help Students Succeed: Student-to-Mentor Jessica Acevedo Speaks at 2023 Blackboard Affair Gala

Jackson MayDecember 12, 2023Events, Student & Mentor Spotlight

WITS Mentor Jessica Acevedo took the stage at The Geraghty on November 11th at WITS annual Blackboard Affair Gala to talk about her uniquely special experience with WITS, and how … Read More

WITS honors Cboe Global Markets at Annual BBA Gala

Jackson MayDecember 8, 2023Events, Partnerships

Alter & Stone Award The Alter and Stone Award celebrates WITS founders Joanne Alter and Marion Stone. The award recognizes volunteers who have dedicated time, energy, and passion to help … Read More

Cultural Diversity In The Classroom

Kandace MackJuly 31, 2023Diversity Initiatives, In the Media

Cultural Diversity In The Classroom 2023

Chicago has been receiving a large influx of migrants from Central America over the past year. In a recent article describing Mayor Johnson’s strategies and response to the increase in … Read More

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