[familyschool] Re: INPUT NEEDED- the media contacted me again
- From: Steff Yorek <yosteff@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "familyschool@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <familyschool@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2014 10:59:54 -0500
Thanks Johnny. I really appreciate your concerns and I share them.
To me the problem is, there will be a story, we are not in control of
whether a story will be written or not. Sheila heard there was an issue
here from friends of the school. She was at the student walkout and has
interviewed the VOA and Toni and asked about compliance issues. How do we
now try to shape and impact a story that is going to happen with our own
response.
Steff
On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 10:20 AM, John Wakefield <
johnny.m.wakefield@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I would hope to differ, as has been stated, around media.
>
> We are working very hard to unify a school. This communities; support
> work and organizing has most definitely pulled an amazing group closer
> together...... but at this time I am still concerned about pulling us ALL
> together.
>
> Thank you for you care and consideration around media. I believe it to be
> a large risk for a little school that has so much going on. I believe any
> negative comments towards Toni could have possible legal ramifications. I
> think the next step is to pull discussion together where the topic is
> specifically media.
>
> Thanks so much.............................. all
>
>
> johnny
>
>
> On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 9:24 AM, Flo Golod <fgolod@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> I agree. She could be an ally and reporters, even really good ones, get
>> mad if they feel like people are hiding from them.
>> On Jun 3, 2014, at 8:57 AM, Steff Yorek <yosteff@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> That's my advice but as always I defer to those most impacted by the
>> story for the final decision.
>>
>> Steff (But you can call me Shawn)
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 6:18 AM, Jessica Flannigan <jessflan@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> 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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