Working in the Schools (WITS) began in a single classroom in 1991. The founders’ intent: to provide in-person, one-on-one literacy mentoring to Chicago students. A second similarly-missioned commitment, spearheaded by Librarian … Read More
RLTA Remaining Readers Book Clubs
In the fall, once the Rochelle Lee Teacher Award (RLTA) Summer Institute is over and study groups begin working together, RLTA Awardees can carve time out of their busy schedules … Read More
RLTA Facilitators: Class of 2021
For the second consecutive year, the Rochelle Lee Teacher Award Summer Institute took place online. The 19 workshops, 4 sessions of Becoming Readers Institute, 4 sessions of RLTA Orientation, 4 … Read More
Rochelle Lee Teacher Award (RLTA) Summer Institute 2021
As Chicago Public School (CPS) teachers were planning and preparing lessons for the fall, Rochelle Lee Teacher Awardees (RLTA) were also improving their own literacy skills by participating in the … Read More
RLTA Study Group: National Teachers Academy
School: National Teachers AcademyText: Cultivating Genius by Gholdy MuhammadStudy Group Leader: Laura GluckmanStudy Group Members: Carrie Both, Jessica Kibblewhite, Melissa HauserGoal: Our goal was about fostering deep engagement as it’s connected to … Read More
This Weekend in Chicago: Colson Whitehead on “Harlem Shuffle”
Colson Whitehead will be the keynote speaker this weekend at the 36th annual Printers Row Lit Fest (PRLF). The festival is an opportunity to celebrate and support Chicago’s independent bookstores, … Read More
RLTA Study Group: Orozco Academy
School: Orozco AcademyText: When Kids Can’t Read: What Teachers Can Do by Kylene BeersStudy Group Leader: Lindsay Wesner (6/7th ELA and Social Studies)Study Group Members: Joanna Felsenstein (K-6 Diverse Learners), Sarah … Read More
RLTA Study Group: New Field Primary School
School: New Field Primary SchoolText: The Distance Learning Playbook Grades K-12: Teaching for Engagement & Impact in Any Setting by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and John Hattie and Connecting with Students Online … Read More
RLTA Study Group: Mount Vernon Elementary School
School: Mount Vernon Elementary SchoolText: Nonfiction Reading Power by Adrienne Gear Study Group Leader: Mrs. O’Neal (2nd Grade General Education)Study Group Members: Mrs. Runaas (1st Grade General Education), Ms. Ma … Read More
RLTA Study Group: Hibbard G. Elementary School
School: Hibbard G. Elementary SchoolText: Teach Like a Pirate: Increase Student Engagement, Boost Your Creativity, and Transform Your Life as an Educator by Dave BurgessStudy Group Leader: Stephanie Michl (4th Grade … Read More
