WITS opposes all efforts to ban books in schools and libraries across the United States. WITS approaches our work with books using the “windows, mirrors, and sliding glass doors” philosophy; … Read More
Crossword Puzzle Day
If you are an avid newspaper reader, after reading the news you might find yourself craving a good brain tease. One popular brain tease in newspapers is crossword puzzles. When … Read More
What Our Students Need Is Us
Chicago Public Schools (CPS), the third largest school district in the country, is just about one month into the 2021 – 2022 school year. Students have returned to classrooms after … Read More
Dr. Jill Biden to continue teaching alongside FLOTUS responsibilities, a historic first
Dr. Jill Biden will continue to teach English full-time at Northern Virginia Community College, making her the first woman to have a civilian full-time job in addition to her responsibilities … Read More
WITS in Forbes: Expanding Programming
Adam Rowe writes about the importance of WITS programming in Forbes. Learn about how WITS builds foundational literacy skills among young readers in Chicago through teacher led literacy professional development … Read More
