Congrats to attorney Thomas DeVore and the plaintiff educators who fought for due process under the law--today they were granted a TRO....

Op-Ed by Awake IL President, Shannon Adcock | shannon@awakeil.com April 8, 2022 One year ago this week, my counterpart Raj and I lost...

We are excited to announce the newest chapter: Awake Southside Chicago. *Correction* This chapter will include all areas of the Southside...

People ask "Is this group a joke? This can't be legit." It is very real and it's actively mobilized across the United States. SIECUS...

Last week, Awake IL President Shannon Adcock and Director of Equality and Civil Rights in Education John Blakey presented Mrs. Latasha...

SEL4US attended this forum that is funded by the Gates Foundation. Additionally, Panorama Ed is a gold supporter of SEL4US. Molly Gosline...

James 3:13-16 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from...

Thanks to West Central chair Marissa for sharing this general form that may be used when filing a grievance against a school district....

Awake To Civic Duty! Awake IL supports Sen. Bryant's Senate Bill SB4180 which proposes the State Board of Ed members be elected versus...

As Awake Illinois grows, we are excited to host more social and philanthropic events in communities statewide. Our first was held last...

In the coming weeks, schools are administering the IL Youth Survey to 8th-12th graders. Here is a sample report from previous surveys....

Over the last two weeks, citizens throughout IL were busy helping candidates get petition signatures for the primary ballot. Awake...

If you are interested in taking legal action against a public school as either a parent or as a staffer, please see the 3 options...

Well, JCAR finally took a stand. JCAR, the legislature’s review board that approves administrative rules created by state agencies, voted...

Awake IL is looking to compile data that will empower communities and policymakers with a snapshot of district covid/mask/testing...

Feb. 11, 2022 UPDATE: Awake IL members asked us for help finding attorneys for possible litigation regarding denial of due process/civil...

The TRO ruling came late this afternoon. Judge Grischow granted the TRO to teachers and students named in the respective lawsuits. Many...

Shame on the IL State Board of Education. Shannon and Steve provided some background and recap this afternoon. As Vandalia 203 has...

Tuesday Updates, FB Live 2/1/22: 1) Barrington IL did NOT vote to go mask optional. They are playing footsie and it's annoying. They sent...

We are proud to announce the 32nd Awake IL Chapter launched today! Awake Downers Grove is organized and ready to advocate. If you are a...

Awake IL President Shannon Adcock provided a live Hump Day Update this afternoon. Check it out and see links/resources below. Click here...

Yesterday, Day 2 of the #Devore Parent TRO case wrapped up in Sangamon County. Awake IL Leadership was there to support the parents and...

God Bless Addison. She spoke to Naperville School District 203 Board of Education last night with fierce eloquence. Well done, young...

We have appealed to the JCAR since August 2021 with no response received. On December 30, 2021, Awake IL submitted a proposal to JCAR...