At the center of everything WITS does are our three core values: community, empowerment, and consistency. As I reflect on 2019, the meaning behind these words in the context of our … Read More
Our Core Values
Message From Lauren Rocklin, WITS Board President
To me, the WITS mission is about elevating literacy and self-confidence in students around Chicago. As a volunteer, board member, and supporter of WITS for fifteen years, I’ve been fortunate … Read More
Introducing the UnGala
Unprecedented Events Call for Unprecedented Events – Introducing the WITS UnGala Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, WITS will not be hosting our annual Blackboard Affair gala. Instead, we will host … Read More
Why SEL Practices Are Essential For Educators
According to the organization CASEL, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is the “the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show … Read More
Why WITS Is Providing Spanish Literacy Resources Online
WITS has always adapted programming to meet the needs of students and schools: transitioning to online programming has been no different. Back in April, WITS launched the Empowering Readers at … Read More
WITSummer Books Family Reading Kits
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 Associates Board: Compassion and Drive
The WITS Associates Board is a community of young professionals dedicated to WITS’ mission through philanthropic efforts and raising awareness of literacy in Chicago. With quarterly meetings, volunteer opportunities, and … Read More
What’s In This Year’s WITSummer Books Bag?
Each year WITS gives every student in our one-on-one mentor programs a set of brand-new books. This is year is no different. In fact, children having access to books at … Read More
What WITSummer Books Means To Me
As we approach the end of the school year and get ready for summer, WITS looks at how to close out programs and make the transition to summer as smooth … Read More
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