At the end of every school year, students receive a trademark WITS orange bag filled with brand new, culturally diverse books inside. These books are a way for students to … 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
Engaging Readers Through E-Books
WITS’ mission is to help students develop a love of reading by providing engaging, relevant books to students across Chicago. With schools and libraries closed, there are many ways to … Read More
Three Fun, Meaningful Learning Projects Kids Can Do at Home
Whether or not your child’s school is closed, it is likely that kids will be spending a lot of time indoors with their family in the next couple of months. … 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
Three ways to encourage a child to read nonfiction
When encouraging a child to read, how often do we recommend a nonfiction book? Students will gravitate to fiction titles and series, but the nonfiction section may not receive as … Read More
Dear Future WITS Students
It’s official: WITS programs have ended for the 2018-2019 school year. In the final weeks of May, more than 1,100 WITS students and 1,500 mentors said their goodbyes to each … Read More
