WITS believes that if we can develop a love of reading in students, it will positively impact their entire life. WITS knows that empowered readers change the world. Through the … Read More
National Teacher’s Day
If you are reading this, you grew and learned with powerful teachers. Every morning, all over Chicagoland, thousands of teachers wake up before first light, start their coffee makers, put … Read More
How a Rochelle Lee Teacher Champions the Inclusion Model
Vy Nguyen is a Rochelle Lee teacher awardee and special education teacher at Brentano Math and Science Academy in Logan Square. Recently, she shared her insights about the importance of … Read More
Rochelle Lee and the Power of a Good Book
Libraries Are Magic Do you remember your elementary school library? How about the librarian? I vividly remember when my school librarian, Mrs. Barclay, read The Legend of the Bluebonnets and … Read More
The Importance of Mentorship for Teachers
Did you know that 86% of teachers who had first-year mentorship remained teaching after 4 years? Having access to mentorship and professional development is career changing for teachers. According to The … Read More
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
Dorne Eastwood, 2018 Blackboard Affair Alter & Stone Outstanding Volunteer Awardee
At the 2018 Blackboard Affair, WITS is honored to recognize Dorne Eastwood with the Alter & Stone Outstanding Volunteer Award. Dorne is a former educator and Rochelle Lee Teacher Award (RLTA) alum … Read More
How to Create a Community of Readers
When thinking about how to create a community of readers I could think of no better example than Jenner Elementary, a long time WITS school partner. Jenner’s principal, Mr. … Read More
