Reflections: A Productive, Student-Focused Year
September 21, 2018
By Dr. Larry Feinsod Even though we are three-quarters of the way through September, it’s not too late to say, “Welcome back to a new…
Reflections
In his “Reflections” column, NJSBA’s Executive Director, Dr. Larry Feinsod, provides an important perspective on the world of education.
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…
Reflections: Connecting with our Lawmakers
May 16, 2017
By Dr. Larry Feinsod I can't think of a more critical time for local school board members, administrators and parents to engage state legislators in…
Reflections: On Our Turf
December 13, 2016
By Dr. Larry Feinsod When I read the news articles alleging deceptive practices in the sale of turf fields to schools, the steam started coming…
Reflections: Post-Election 2016
November 22, 2016
By Dr. Larry Feinsod No matter how you voted on November 8, you have to agree that the campaign leading up to the 2016 Presidential…
Reflections: A Deluge of Need
August 23, 2016
UPDATE: I am delighted by the quick response to today’s column and the interest in helping public schools affected by the severe flooding in Louisiana.…