Since 2014, FactSet has been a dedicated partner of Working in the Schools (WITS), providing almost 300 hours of student mentorship each year. As the largest provider of literacy enrichment … Read More
Maps to Mentorship: How a Mentor Helped One Student Discover the World
When Liam first met his WITS mentor, Brooke, they were both a little nervous. Brooke, WITS Workplace mentor at PwC, had just started her first professional job and was looking for a way … Read More
The Graphic Novel’s Role in Modern Literature
A forgotten yet integral part of elementary literature, graphic novels are a popular selection among WITS students. Graphic novels are often dismissed as “comic books” for kids or unworthy of being considered as a strong … Read More
WGN Spotlight Chicago: WITS & 4th grade student, Kylie
This past Monday, WITS was invited to appear on WGN Spotlight Chicago to talk about empowering CPS students to find themselves through reading. WITS CEO Tena Latona was joined by … Read More
Bank of America: A Successful Year in Mentoring
This past May, Chicago Bank of America WITS (Working in the Schools) mentors celebrated the end of an amazing year of Mid-Day Mentoring at Walsh Elementary School. Each elementary student … Read More
Literacy Programs Help Students Succeed: Student-to-Mentor Jessica Acevedo Speaks at 2023 Blackboard Affair Gala
WITS Mentor Jessica Acevedo took the stage at The Geraghty on November 11th at WITS annual Blackboard Affair Gala to talk about her uniquely special experience with WITS, and how … Read More
Meet Kenedi: A third year WITS student who enjoys a good plot twist
WITS is tremendously proud of all our students who participated in WITS Virtual Program this year. Week after week, we have been inspired by our students’ optimism, flexibility, and unflappable … Read More
Meet Atticus and Elliot May
We are all going through a lot of change. As adults, we are adjusting to new habits, routines, and responsibilities. It can be overwhelming, and whether you exercise, bake bread, … Read More
Empowering Readers and Cultivating Remote Relationships
An unprecedented interruption to the school year led to countless changes for Chicago Public School (CPS) students and staff, including a shift in WITS programming. In mid-April, WITS launched Empowering … Read More
Beyond the Program: WITS Students Reach For Goals In the Real World
One question the WITS community frequently asks is, how do our students’ experiences in WITS carry over to their lives outside of program? At WITS, we see students going beyond … Read More
