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Literacy is a Human Right

Eleanor DollearDecember 10, 2018Mission & Outcomes, Programs

Literacy is a Human Right

UNESCO asserts, “Literacy is a fundamental human right and the foundation for lifelong learning. It is fully essential to social and human development in its ability to transform lives. For … Read More

WITS Supports Student Literacy

WITSNovember 16, 2018Mission & Outcomes, Partnerships, Programs, Teachers

Maria Seimenis, Deloitte Volunteer, Explains the Importance of WITS

WITSFebruary 1, 2017Mentors, Partnerships, Programs

Deloitte Volunteer

Through the Workplace Mentoring program, students meet after-school with caring volunteers from corporate offices to practice reading aloud and receive homework help. Maria Seimenis, lead-volunteer from Deloitte, reflected on her experience as … Read More

Workplace Mentoring with Holden Elementary at BP America

WITSFebruary 25, 2016Partnerships, Programs

Workplace Mentoring with Holden Elementary at BP

A New Atmosphere WITS hosts two after-school programs with Holden Elementary with BP America. Thirty eager students board the bus and take a field trip downtown every Tuesday to work … Read More

Workplace Mentoring with De Diego Elementary at Drinker Biddle

WITSJanuary 25, 2016Partnerships, Programs

Workplace Mentoring

The Workplace Mentoring Experience Since the 2013-2014 school year, WITS has partnered with Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP (DBR) for weekly WITS Workplace Mentoring sessions. Whereas the majority of WITS … Read More

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