Why WITS Measures Attitudes Toward Reading
How would you describe your relationship with reading? For some of us, reading is a requirement – a task to complete for a school or work assignment. Sometimes reading is … Read More
WITS’ 2019 Annual Meeting
On Wednesday, June 26, 2019 WITS hosted it’s third Annual Meeting at Jenner & Block. The event was attended by over 100 members of the WITS community – including the … Read More
Student Perspective: Growth and Confidence
WITS values student growth, which we measure through two outcomes: reading level growth and attitudes toward reading. One way that students show reading level growth is through increased confidence that … Read More
Letter From a Parent
I hope you are having a good morning. I am the mother of a WITS student that participants in the WITS program through the partnership with Manuel Perez Elementary School. … Read More
Importance of Summer Reading
Soon, the days will be sunny, the breezes will be warm, and the afternoons will be lazy. Summer is coming for Chicago and there’s no better summer activity than reading … Read More
Benefits of Mentoring for Retired Adults
There are many benefits to mentoring especially for older retired adults. At WITS we’re lucky to work with over 1500 volunteers of different ages, backgrounds and life experiences. From partners … Read More
The Importance of Reading Aloud
March is National Read Aloud Month, a time to reflect on the importance of reading aloud. When was the last time you listened to someone read aloud? Do you remember … Read More
The Many Benefits of Libraries
Since I was a child, libraries have represented opportunity – the possibility of a hearty laugh, a transformative idea, or an imaginative journey. I could sense the wealth of knowledge … Read More
Building Relationships Between Corporations and Neighborhood Schools
The WITS Mission WITS sets students on a trajectory for success by building critical literacy skills and developing positive self-identity through teacher led literacy professional development and volunteer powered mentorship … Read More
