At the high school level, parents often need teachers' support in guiding our children. So it was reassuring for me to know that my daughter would have a TA she can turn to, who cares about her and knows her well enough to recognize subtle signs that may not be apparent at home. The TA period could also be an ideal opportunity for character and ethics education. Events and issues on campus or in the news that are of interest to students could be discussed, giving students an opportunity to shape their views and voice their opinions in a supportive environment. To its credit, the school has made a commitment to revitalize the program.
Efforts are already under way, starting with the freshman and sophomore classes.
Let's not wait to find out. William Hsiang Parents should set the example for safe driving Many thanks to the police officers, CHP and volunteers who participated in the DUI checkpoint on Feb. 11 to protect drivers and people who are pedestrians in our area. We who drive on our streets are daily appalled at the lawlessness of drivers and their insensitivity to their neighbors. The public can assist police officers assigned to traffic and CHP by alerting our assemblymen and representatives to allocate more funds for traffic control so that there can be more officials assigned to implement current traffic laws. Clearly, many drivers are led to believe there are no speed limits, whether driving in a plaza parking lot, near a school or on our avenues.