Freedom to Learn Campaign IL

We work for clear and fair statewide policies that allow college-in-prison programs to operate free from undue interference of their students' academic pursuits

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Summer of Action is underway! Join us this week in letting people know that #ViennaMustGo

Here are some simple ways you can get involved: https://t.co/bhQGV7LQga

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Stay tuned for future opportunities to support this bill and other legislative efforts related to higher education in prison in Illinois

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The Freedom to Learn Campaign celebrates the latest success of HB3648, a bill that requires statewide data collection and reporting related to higher education in prison. On 5/19, this bill passed the Illinois General Assembly and is headed to the governor for final review. (1/3)

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Data on higher education in prison would allow for meaningful evaluation of higher ed offerings and its impact, as well as identification of areas for growth.

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register here: https://t.co/0s8qB8FgTP

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Join FTL in celebrating the success of HB3648 (data collection) and HB3740 (state aid and to rally support for
getting the bills passed in the IL Senate.

When: Monday, April 17, from 5:30-6pm CST
Where: via zoom, register for the zoom link!

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File your witness slips here: https://t.co/gi72RwTxUN

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📣 Action Opportunity: File Witness Slip Today!

Please consider showing Illinois legislators your support for HB 3648, HB 3740, HB 3818 by filing witness slips. (1/2)

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To about what's to come at FTL and if you want to get involved, please fill out our interest form: https://t.co/BfcdZvyVOx

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The Illinois Coalition for Higher Education in Prison (IL-CHEP) recently hosted its annual Convening in Springfield!

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The Freedom to Learn Campaign (FTL) was honored to present on legislative pathways for expanding higher ed in prison (HEP) in our state. We also had the pleasure of awarding State Representative Carol Ammons with our inaugural Champion of Freedom Award!

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When: Oct. 21-22, 2022 from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Register here: https://t.co/ZM1iMab88c

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Don’t miss the special fall convening hosted by Illinois Coalition for Higher Ed in Prison (IL-CHEP)! Resilience, Resistance & Reinvention: 3Rs for the Future of Education in Prison with keynote speaker Marsheda Ewulomi, Esq.

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Don’t miss this special fall convening hosted by Illinois Coalition for Higher Ed in Prison (IL-CHEP)! Resilience, Resistance & Reinvention: 3Rs for the Future of Education in Prison

Register here: https://t.co/DlGazICnnd

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To buy tickets and see more event details, visit: https://t.co/ZyP6D7iLdM

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Join us Oct. 21-22 for a free IL-CHEP event that aims to reimagine education within the carceral system in collaboration with experts, change makers, partners, educators, students and stakeholders.

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For more information and updates on the upcoming report, visit: https://t.co/j2oRIfiiwS

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The Freedom to Learn (FTL) Campaign celebrates the conclusion and hard work of the Illinois Higher Education in Prison Task Force. This Task Force is a huge milestone for FTL and our efforts to expand quality higher education in prison (HEP) programs throughout Illinois.

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Access to the public commentary video: https://t.co/a4x4Prmzxx

Access to the IL-CHEP task force google drive: https://t.co/a4x4Prmzxx
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This video specifically highlights the IL-CHEP Higher Education in Prison Task Force. Linked below is also the Task Force google drive, which includes further public comments resources, task force data collection and more. (2/3)

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Are you interested in public commentary and/or getting further involved in the IL-CHEP Higher Ed in Prison Task Force?

This video provides information and tools on submitting effective comments to state task forces and other such public forums. (1/3)