Campaigning. Compromising. Figuring out how to represent the people. Student leaders talk about what it means to be a part of student government at their schools, including one overarching rule that could serve the nation’s politicians: Don’t make any promises you can’t keep.
Chancellor Dennis M. Walcott said he wants to improve communication this year with parents, and has even pledged to send his top aides out in the field to take the heat and make sure his message is heard. Yesterday students told him they, too, would like to hear more from him.
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