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Are IL Schools Making the Grade?
Take a look at the data* published by the IL State Board of Education: Access the data at https://cerberus.isbe.net in the file named...

Awake IL
Apr 22, 20222 min read


Coalition Letter to US Senate Committees
BREAKING: Awake IL joined a coalition letter to the US Senate Committees published today. Press Release below. PRESS RELEASE: Coalition...

Awake IL
Apr 21, 20227 min read


Civic/Voter Empowerment
Check out the new Civic page! Don't just watch the process; BE the process. Voting is one of the most important rights afforded American...

Awake IL
Apr 15, 20221 min read


Warrior Keith Pekau, Orland Park Mayor
During the pandemic, Orland Park Mayor Kieth Pekau won community support for not enforcing any mask or vaccine mandate from Gov. JB...

Awake Warriors
Apr 12, 20221 min read


Student Warrior
Don't underestimate your voice -- keep elevating and awakening your communities! One IL high schooler named Addison George used her voice...

Awake Warriors
Apr 11, 20221 min read


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

Awake IL
Apr 8, 20221 min read


The Perversion of K-12 Education
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...

Shannon Adcock
Apr 8, 20225 min read


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

Awake IL
Apr 4, 20221 min read


SIECUS, Watchdog List
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...

Awake Watchdog
Apr 3, 20221 min read


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

Awake Warriors
Apr 2, 20221 min read


SEL4IL on Watchdog List
SEL4US attended this forum that is funded by the Gates Foundation. Additionally, Panorama Ed is a gold supporter of SEL4US. Molly Gosline...

Awake Watchdog
Mar 31, 20221 min read


Warrior and Watchdog Lists
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...

Awake IL
Mar 29, 20223 min read


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

Awake IL
Mar 25, 20221 min read


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

Awake IL
Mar 23, 20221 min read


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

Awake IL
Mar 19, 20221 min read


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

Awake IL
Mar 17, 20221 min read


IL Primary June 28, 2022 Ballot
Over the last two weeks, citizens throughout IL were busy helping candidates get petition signatures for the primary ballot. Awake...

Awake IL
Mar 17, 20227 min read


LEGAL ACTION
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...

Awake IL
Feb 22, 20221 min read


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

Awake IL
Feb 15, 20221 min read


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

Awake IL
Feb 12, 20221 min read


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

Awake IL
Feb 6, 20224 min read
TRO IS GRANTED!
The TRO ruling came late this afternoon. Judge Grischow granted the TRO to teachers and students named in the respective lawsuits. Many...

Awake IL
Feb 4, 20221 min read


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

Awake IL
Feb 2, 20222 min read


Tick tok, tick tok...
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...

Awake IL
Feb 1, 20222 min read
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