The School Year Approaches As Labor Day weekend approaches, students around Chicago transition from their summer routines to their back to school mindset. Families make sure that their kids have … 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
With Mission in Mind: The Growth and Success of the WITS-Deloitte Partnership
Partnerships between WITS mentors and students are the driving force of WITS volunteer programs. These relationships develop over the course of the school year through weekly reading sessions and provide … Read More
KPMG Book Bagging Event
On Thursday, April 25, KPMG hosted a book bagging event for WITS as part of their Bring Your Son/Daughter to Work Day and to celebrate KPMG’s Family Literacy Program (KFFL) … 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
Appreciating Education Support Professionals
November 14th is Education Support Professionals Day, which is observed each year during American Education Week. Within the Chicago Public Schools, Education Support Professionals’ roles include office workers, student services … Read More
Corporate Honoree: Deloitte – A Letter from Carl Allegretti, Chicago Managing Partner
Greetings to the incredible WITS Community, Deloitte’s commitment to education is steeped in the belief that education opens doors to opportunity. Part of that opportunity is having access to caring … Read More
My New World View
By Virginia W., WITS Volunteer from The Clare Most Tuesday mornings this past summer I was transported into a new and stunningly different world…one where everything is very logical, simple and … Read More
