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Coalition Press Conference photos

Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at the Wisconsin State Capital

Group photo of several coalition members.
Representatives from some of the roughly 20 Safer Schools coalition groups posed for a photo prior the a press conference at the State Capitol announcing the new anti-bullying curriculum that will be offered to every public school, free of charge, due to the corporate support of the WEA Trust.

Fred Evert speaking at the conference.
Fred Evert, Executive Director of the WEA Trust speaks in front of reporters on the serious issue of bullying.
Tony Evers speaking at the Press Conference.
Tony Evers, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, announces the launch of the anti-bullying curriculum and thanks the WEA Trust for its financial commitment.

Taking questions from the media.
Evers, Evert and Sue Klang, widow of Weston Principal John Klang, take questions from the numerous reporters and TV stations covering the press conference.
Sue Klang expresses need for curriculum.
Sue Klang, alongside of numerous coalition members at the podium in formally endorsing the Time To Act-Time To React anti-bulling curriculum.

Showing the curriculum.
Fred Evert shares with the media, copies of the curriculum that was endorsed at the press conference. Members from school groups, law enforcement, child advocacy, and mental health groups joined the safer schools coalition in support of the curriculum.

View additional photos from the conference including the meet and greet welcome reception.


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