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WGN Spotlight Chicago: WITS and the Blackboard Affair

Jackson MayOctober 31, 2024In the Media, Mission & Outcomes

This past Monday, WITS was invited to appear on WGN Spotlight Chicago to talk about empowering CPS students to find themselves through reading and the WITS 2024 Blackboard Affair. WITS … 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

What Is The Difference Between Balanced Literacy And The Science Of Reading?

Gretchen SterbaJune 19, 2023In the Media

In her response to the New York Times article “Taking a Fresh Look at the ABCs of Reading: A revolt over how children are taught to read is sweeping classrooms, school … Read More

Reading Isn’t Just Fundamental; It’s Grounds For A Solid Education (A Note From Our CEO)

Tena LatonaApril 17, 2023In the Media, Mission & Outcomes, Programs

CEO Tena Latona discusses the state of reading in schools.

The lead picture on the front page of this Sunday’s New York Times is a group of kindergartners sitting on the floor of their classroom holding up tiny dry-erase boards … Read More

Book Bans in 2022

Kristen StrobbeJuly 28, 2022Books, Diversity Initiatives, In the Media

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

Tra'Lisha RenteriaDecember 20, 2021Books, Events, In the Media, Inside WITS

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

Tena LatonaSeptember 27, 2021In the Media, Inside WITS, Mission & Outcomes

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

Erin ToaleJanuary 20, 2021In the Media, Teachers

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 CEO, Tena Kunik, on NBC Chicago 5

Kellie RomanyOctober 20, 2019Events, In the Media

WITS on Entrepreneur Podcast Network: Commitment to Community

WITSNovember 15, 2018In the Media

WITS in the News_ Entrepreneur Podcast Network
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