The Tale of Despereaux, Matilda, Eleanor & Park, The Jumbies, Golden Boy, and Change. What do these titles have in common? These popular books are all titles in the Boundless … Read More
SEL Focused Teacher Professional Development
Teacher Professional Development Program at Working in the Schools meets teachers’ and schools’ need for SEL focused teacher professional development following years of unfinished learning. WITS Summer Institute provides teacher … Read More
Supporting Multilingual Learners in the Classroom
There are over 70,000 Chicago Public School students who are classified as English Learners (ELs), which categorizes students as those who come from non-English speaking homes and are actively learning … Read More
WITS Mentor Reflections: Maddy Wright
Throughout our two years of virtual programming, our second year had a noteworthy highlight—WITS’ first-ever international volunteer mentor. Based in London, England, mentor Maddy Wright works in investment management at … Read More
A Message from Ekta Panchal, 3rd Grade Teacher
Hello! My name is Ekta Panchal. I am an intermediate teacher on the West Side of Chicago. I grew up on the North Side, and have always seen myself contributing … Read More
WITS’ Teacher Book Clubs begin in October!
Have you heard of Remaining Readers? What about Teachers and Children as Readers (TACAR)? Teachers, when was the last time that you discussed a novel with colleagues? As a literacy organization, … Read More
Hey, Fall: We’re Back in the Classrooms!
We’re officially back in-person with our students! Before we transition into our WITS programs beginning this fall, we want to recognize our in-person program this past summer, WITS Early Childhood … Read More
Introducing the 2022 Blackboard Affair
Our annual Blackboard Affair is just around the corner! The Blackboard Affair is WITS’ largest yearly fundraising event with over 600 guests in attendance. This year’s Blackboard Affair will celebrate … Read More
WITS Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors
We are beyond thrilled to welcome six new individuals to the Working in the Schools (WITS) Board of Directors. The new WITS Board of Directors members will help support our … Read More
The Power of Universal Design in Education
Often, equitable and accessible practices and structures are implemented reactively. When oversights and missed opportunities for inclusion are identified, upgrades and changes are made to address the issues. In the … Read More
