When you think of screen free or tech free activities, reading a book may be the first thing to come to mind – and there are many other low-cost activities … Read More
Jackson/PPM America x WITS
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
How the WITS Community is Coming Together
What we do makes a difference. Like many non-profits, WITS has had to re-imagine how we think about fundraising. We are thankful for the genuine support and compassionate hearts of … Read More
Join WITS Down the Rabbit Hole with our UnGala Events
Earlier this summer, WITS unveiled The UnGala: a deconstructed gala highlighting the main elements of a traditional event through a series of Alice in Wonderland themed virtual events, culminating in an evening of … Read More
Our Core Values
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
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
