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I'd let her be her sparkly self.

You, as DD's "agent" can ask to see the story before it is run just to correct any factual inaccuracies. You can ask the reporter to soften any blows to the school. ( or leave it out altogether??) Or, you can give info on the school "off the record."

The fact the reporter is coming means they will be positive to begin with.

I'd also give the reporter the phone number of your contact at CTY who can give the reporter facts and provide anyone who reads the story a place to get more info. Most reporters will call the background sources. I'd prep the contact though.

The reporter will then write the story. The editor will add changes. The publisher may cut it some more. And what remains will be what gets printed.