SpeakOut Committee

Promotes more balanced coverage of public education in Milwaukee by helping members articulate their experiences and positive stores. Provides members with information, activities, and tools to increase their effectiveness in communicating in public and in the media. Kris Collett is the MTEA staff liaison.

Specific objectives for the 2008-09 school year:

1. Provide tools and information to help educators speak with knowledge and confidence about their experiences in public education.
2. Promote more balanced media coverage of public education in Milwaukee by participating in message training, writing letters to the editor, and being interviewed by reporters.
3. Attend and network at public events like rallies, school board meetings, and political forums to share positive stories about public schools and educators.
4. Host activities where MTEA members have an opportunity to learn more about effective communication and socialize with one another.