WORKING IN THE SCHOOLS INC

WITS is a 501(c)3 that promotes literacy and a love of learning in Chicago Public School elementary students through volunteer-powered, outcomes-based programs. WITS creates opportunities for every student in Chicago to be literate.

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Address: 150 N WACKER DR 1120, CHICAGOWeb: witschicago.orgFacebook: witschicagoX (Twitter): WITSchicagoEmployees: 20Volunteers: 516Revenue: 1730749ICO: 363891846

MainPage Learn more about how we do things For over 30 years WITS has been the largest provider of inschool and afterschool literacybased mentorship programs in Chicago Public Schools CPS. Consistent Mentor Presence Positive Reading Experiences Diverse Book Access Improved Reading Skills Building Communities. Empowering Readers. WITS is the largest provider of literacy enrichment programming and corporate partnerships in Chicago Public Schools delivering free programs that support both students and teachers.

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So proud to support WITS and their incredible work in empowering the young minds of Chicago! Literacy truly changes lives! πŸ“šβ€οΈ

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