Comments - FOOD for THOUGHT - Tutor/Mentor Connection2024-03-28T12:33:23Zhttp://tutormentorconnection.ning.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=783429%3ABlogPost%3A13120&xn_auth=noThanks for posting this. When…tag:tutormentorconnection.ning.com,2010-08-28:783429:Comment:131222010-08-28T14:41:49.000ZDaniel Bassillhttp://tutormentorconnection.ning.com/profile/tutormentor
Thanks for posting this. When you and others see stories like this, in Chicago papers, or in media from other cities, the first thing you should do is post it, with your own comments, like you have done here.<br />
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The next thing is to post a comment to the article on the newspaper or media web site, showing how the maps and other information provided by the Tutor/Mentor Connection can be used to help bring support to tutor/mentor programs in different neighborhoods.<br />
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Then, try to make contact with…
Thanks for posting this. When you and others see stories like this, in Chicago papers, or in media from other cities, the first thing you should do is post it, with your own comments, like you have done here.<br />
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The next thing is to post a comment to the article on the newspaper or media web site, showing how the maps and other information provided by the Tutor/Mentor Connection can be used to help bring support to tutor/mentor programs in different neighborhoods.<br />
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Then, try to make contact with the reporter/writer. Thank them for their story and encourage them to use the T/MC as a resource, or to write a story about what we're doing.<br />
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I do that as much as I can, but if more people are taking this role, the media will begin to hear our message from many voices. That is much more powerful than if only one person is trying to call attention to this resource.