OUR MISSION







Reading matters

WITS sets students on a trajectory for success by building critical literacy skills and developing positive self-identity through teacher led professional development and volunteer powered mentorship programs.


Today only 28% of CPS fourth graders are proficient readers, in 2019 that number was 40%.

In the last three years, 63% of WITS students surpassed the national average for annual reading level growth.

63%

84% of WITS students agree that participating in WITS makes them want to read for fun more often.

84%
100% of our partner teachers are satisfied with student participation in WITS.
100%

A common plea heard from CPS teachers is the need for holistic, whole-school and community activation in order to provide the best support for the students and communities we serve.

78% of teachers report that they value networking with other teachers during WITS Programs.

78%

88% of teachers are satisfied with the content of the workshops WITS offers.

88%

WITS delivers

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of literacy mentorship each year in Chicago Public Schools.


Wits provides

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of literacy professional development for teachers.

WITS ADDS OVER

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to the homes of students and classrooms of Rochelle Lee Teacher Awardees each year.


wits contributes

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annually through volunteer hours and direct programmatic investment in Chicago Public Schools students and teachers.

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of students agreed that participating in WITS made them want to read for fun more often.

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