Jackson/PPM America volunteers have partnered with WITS since 2017, originally partnering with Jenner Academy and bridging the transition for the Jenner/Ogden merger in 2018. Volunteers meet with third graders on … Read More
A School Through the Looking Glass
The second event in the the UnGala series of events, and the first Education Series panel, A School Through the Looking Glass, offered an intimate look into WITS partner school Walsh … Read More
WITS Volunteers Coming Together to Support Students
This school year, WITS will look a bit different than our typical programming. Programs will be completely virtual from November 2020 through May 2021. The WITS community has come together … Read More
October is National Principal’s Month
October is National Principal’s Month. Ordinarily, principals and school administrations are tasked with building community, enforcing structure, and supporting teachers, students, and families through their visionary leadership and attuned involvement. … Read More
September is National Sign Up for a Library Card Month
To mark the beginning of the school year, the month of September is a great time to sign up for a library card. In a national effort to ensure that every child signs up for … Read More
WITS Virtual Program
WITS is excited to offer a virtual reading mentoring program for students and mentors for the 2020-2021 school year. The virtual program will bring together students and adult volunteers for … Read More
Going Virtual: Adapting the WITS Early Childhood Summer Program
At WITS Early Childhood Summer Program (ECSP), students entering kindergarten and first grade enjoy familiar fairy tales while practicing foundational literacy skills, such as identifying letters and elements of a … Read More
Breaking Barriers To Access: WITS Partners With Chicago Public Library To Empower Early Readers At Home
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
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
WITS Switch Days: Exploring Communities
WITS programming allows students and mentors to create long-lasting connections through reading. These connections usually take place in either a school or at a corporate office. During Mid-Day Mentoring, students and volunteers read in a school library or classroom. Volunteers … Read More
