At the 2018 Blackboard Affair, WITS is honored to recognize Dorne Eastwood with the Alter & Stone Outstanding Volunteer Award. Dorne is a former educator and Rochelle Lee Teacher Award (RLTA) alum … Read More
Corporate Honoree: Deloitte – A Letter from Carl Allegretti, Chicago Managing Partner
Greetings to the incredible WITS Community, Deloitte’s commitment to education is steeped in the belief that education opens doors to opportunity. Part of that opportunity is having access to caring … Read More
Back to School with WITS: Why Literacy Matters
Back to school Across the country, major retailers are selling out of notepads, pens, and pencils. It’s back to school season! Many students are starting the new school year feeling … Read More
My New World View
By Virginia W., WITS Volunteer from The Clare Most Tuesday mornings this past summer I was transported into a new and stunningly different world…one where everything is very logical, simple and … Read More
International Literacy Day
Since 1966, International Literacy Day has been celebrated on September 8th. The day was chosen by UNESCO as an opportunity for communities to reflect on their achievements and work toward … Read More
WITS Values
WITS organizational values are the highest values that guide our organization’s actions. WITS Value Statements Community Empowerment Consistency