Over the past several years Sen. Leahy has conducted many online
chats with students of all ages throughout Vermont. Sen. Leahy has found them to be
very informative and fun, both for the students and for Sen. Leahy. Sen. Leahy's goal for these
chats is to encourage student civic participation by demonstrating that
government is accessible and accountable to their concerns.
Sen. Leahy is always impressed by the level of knowledge,
curiosity, and creativity that our students’ questions reflect. Questions range
from topics such as landmines, the death penalty and the environment, to what it
is like to be a United States senator and whether or not he believes that Champ,
the Lake Champlain sea monster, exists.
To see specific questions students have asked Sen. Leahy, you may wish
to take a look at some of his previous chats with Vermont schools. Below are links to
transcripts of online chats Sen. Leahy has held with students in Vermont.
To view any of these transcripts just click on the title of your choice.
If you are a Vermont teacher or principal, and would like to
set up an opportunity for your students to participate in an on-line chat with
Sen. Leahy, please do not hesitate to contact his Washington office at
(202) 224-4242 or his Burlington office at 1-800-642-3193. You can also
click here for further contact information.
Sen. Leahy looks forward to chatting with you soon!
