Why Summer Learning Matters Summer learning is a critical tool in helping students prepare for a new school year. According to the National Summer Learning Association, students can lose up … Read More
Why WITS Is Providing Spanish Literacy Resources Online
WITS has always adapted programming to meet the needs of students and schools: transitioning to online programming has been no different. Back in April, WITS launched the Empowering Readers at … Read More
WITSummer Books School Deliveries
The WITSummer Books Campaign has historically been one of the most exciting initiatives for the WITS community, as participation helps put books into the hands of WITS students as they … Read More
The WITS Impact: Outcomes
WITS welcomes all students to participate in programs, regardless of their reading level. Whether the student is reading above grade-level and needing an extra challenge, or an emerging reader who … Read More
Presentamos Las Tarjetas de Estrategia de WITS Kindergarten
WITSK apoya los estudiantes más jóvenes de Chicago. Con sus mentores, los estudiantes de kindergarten practican la preparación para la lectura y otras habilidades básicas del alfabetismo. Este año, WITS … Read More
Introducing WITS Kindergarten Strategy Cards
WITSK supports Chicago’s youngest learners. With their mentors, kindergartners practice reading readiness and other basic literacy skills. This year, WITS introduced WITS Kindergarten Strategy Cards (WITSK Cards) to several of … Read More
WITS Students Empowered To Grow
At the center of everything WITS does are our three core values: consistency, empowerment, and community. One way that students are empowered is through the relationships they build with their … Read More
Beyond the Program: WITS Students Reach For Goals In the Real World
One question the WITS community frequently asks is, how do our students’ experiences in WITS carry over to their lives outside of program? At WITS, we see students going beyond … Read More
From WITS Student to High School Scholar
Meet Diamond–a bright sophomore at De La Salle Institute who is not only conquering her studies but also the many extracurricular activities she participates in. She is in honors French, … Read More
Family Involvement and Literacy
Family involvement increases children’s positive feelings about literacy, which in turn improves their literacy performance. WITS understands the importance of family when it comes to creating opportunities for every student … Read More
