[familyschool] Re: INPUT NEEDED- the media contacted me again

  • From: Kat Gordon <kat.gordon@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "familyschool@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <familyschool@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2014 09:15:37 -0500

Or we can make it so horrifically boring that they choose to not publish
anything.

On Tuesday, June 3, 2014, Erika Zurawski <zura0007@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> I agree that media isn’t usually something that goes aware by lack of
> comments. Would there be a few people that would be willing to starting
> drafting a press comment, to possibly be used later in a full press
> release, with general themes that could be woven in to any outcome of the
> meeting tonight? With a heavy leaning on inspirational – love for school
> was demonstrated in action by many students; families came together to
> support their school and the people who educate their children; power of
> unity in seeking social justice. You know, those kinds of things.
> Basically, a series of “soundbites” that make our community sound amazing.
> Maybe there is a group of parents who could meet briefly after the meeting
> tonight to volunteer to write something up?
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> Erika
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> I think that we should say that today we still do not have comment
> however, having utilized personal ties that some of our allies have to ask
> her to hold the story I think we must get back to her this week.
>
> I have done quite a bit of the behind the scenes media work with the
> Anti-war 23. I know how difficult it is to deal with what feels very much
> like the intrusion of strangers into issues that may make people feel like
> their personal integrity is being questioned. My experience doing media
> work tells me that ignoring it will not make it go away and in fact can
> make it snowball.  I think we want to be able to give a positive and
> forward looking message and quite soon. I think it is important to frame
> that message in our own terms and with our own values and try to
> communicate those values to Sheila.
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> That's my advice but as always I defer to those most impacted by the story
> for the final decision.
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> Steff (But you can call me Shawn)
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> On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 6:18 AM, Jessica Flannigan <jessflan@xxxxxxxxxxx
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> Hi Wonderful people. Sheila Regan of the MN Daily messaged me last night
> asking if the parents had decided on a press statement. She asked where we
> are at In This situation. I have not responded. I need input from you all-
> I could easily say we are still not ready to speak. Or? Please chime in
> here :)
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> In love (fest)
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