March 25, 2009 - The Chairman of the Naperville Township Republicans has endorsed  Mark Rising for IPSD District 204 School Board.  "I endorse Mark Rising for District 204 School Board.  He is an informed and involved parent who cares deeply about the education of our children and would represent the whole D204 community with honesty and integrity." -- Rachel Ossyra, Chairman, Naperville Township Republicans

March 24, 2009 - The Daily Herald has endorsed Mark Rising for IPSD District 204 School Board.  "Rising has been a regular at board meetings for several years and seems to offer a calm but clear and perhaps even passionate vision for a more responsive district."

March 23, 2009 - The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce Political Action Commission (NACPAC) has endorsed Mark Rising for IPSD District 204 School Board.  NACPAC is “the Business Voice,” advocating the business community’s concerns and stressing changes in laws and policies that affect their Members’ businesses.  NACPAC is totally independent, autonomous not-for-profit corporation that is not affiliated in any way with any political party. The purpose of NACPAC is to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life in the greater Naperville region by carrying on political activities in order to influence the selection, nomination, election or appointment of individuals who reflect the opinions and positions of the Naperville area business community.

March 16, 2009 - The parent's group, Citizens for Equal Education has endorsed Mark Rising for IPSD District 204 School Board for his knowledge of special needs.  The CEE is interested in diversity on the Board and is concerned with ensuring that students of every educational, racial and economic category get an equal education.