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
In his “Reflections” column, NJSBA’s Executive Director, Dr. Larry Feinsod, provides an important perspective on the world of education.
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.…
Reflections: The 'Fairness Formula'
July 12, 2016
Over the past two weeks, it has been gratifying to read comments by local school leaders in response to the administration's proposed Fairness Formula—particularly the…
Reflections: Lead Testing and Transcending Partisan Politics
May 03, 2016
Sometimes—even in the high-octane, partisan atmosphere of a presidential election year—certain issues transcend politics as usual. We saw an example of that on May 2…
Reflections: A Non-Threatening Environment for All
April 26, 2016
This month, NJSBA entered its 102nd year. No one would dispute that the issues facing boards of education today are infinitely more complex than they…
Reflections: Making the Best Personnel Decisions
April 05, 2016
The best decisions for our students are made closest to the schoolhouse. It’s a principle few would disagree with. In practice, however, things are not…