Reflections: The Value of Virtual Workshop 2020, October 20-22
August 06, 2020
By Dr. Larry Feinsod In my 40+ years as a school district superintendent, executive county superintendent and, more recently, NJSBA executive director, I’ve never missed…
Reflections
In his “Reflections” column, NJSBA’s Executive Director, Dr. Larry Feinsod, provides an important perspective on the world of education.
Reflections: COVID-19 – Governance, Leadership and Assurance
March 16, 2020
By Dr. Larry Feinsod This afternoon, Governor Murphy announced the closing of all New Jersey public and private schools, starting no later than Wednesday. It’s…
Reflections: COVID-19 – Be Prepared, Be Informed…and Communicate
March 02, 2020
By Dr. Larry Feinsod Item: In central New Jersey, four public schools closed because of an outbreak of a severe respiratory illness. Item: School closures…
Reflections: Regionalization and the 'Path to Progress'
December 11, 2018
NJSBA’s executive director addresses a key recommendation in the report.
Reflections: A Productive, Student-Focused Year
September 25, 2018
In his latest column, Dr. Larry Feinsod, executive director of the NJSBA, considers the question that board members should always ask themselves: Will my decisions help children?
Reflections: Tax “Reform” We Can Live Without
November 21, 2017
The federal tax restructuring plan working its way across Capitol Hill would harm public schools and middle-class suburban families. NJSBA Executive Director Dr. Larry S. Feinsod offers his Reflections on why board members should urge representatives to vote down the plan.
Reflections: New Jersey's Citizen–and Citizens–Extraordinaire!
October 17, 2017
Each year, one New Jersey local school board member is selected Board Member of the Year. NJSBA Executive Director Lawrence S. Feinsod offers reflections on the selection of this year’s honoree, Carlstadt board member Bruce Young.
Reflections: Workshop 2017—An Expression of Our Character
October 10, 2017
NJSBA Executive Director Dr. Lawrence S. Feinsod reflects on the importance of character education, and two keynote speakers who will discuss it, at Workshop 2017.
Reflections: A City in Need
September 06, 2017
By Dr. Larry Feinsod Sept. 6, 2017 It wasn’t too long ago that many parts of New Jersey—and many of our public schools—were devastated by…
Reflections: Giving Back to the Community
June 13, 2017
By Dr. Larry Feinsod On Saturday, after an NJSBA County Association Leadership meeting, President Dan Sinclair and I had the pleasure of welcoming new neighbors…