Reflections: Parents, Please Be Civil at School Board Meetings
September 22, 2021
Reflections: Parents, Please Be Civil at School Board Meetings Being polite, reasonable and respectful at a board of education meeting might seem like a trivial…
Reflections
In his “Reflections” column, NJSBA’s Executive Director, Dr. Larry Feinsod, provides an important perspective on the world of education.
Reflections on Hurricane Ida
September 03, 2021
By Dr. Larry Feinsod I would like to extend my heartfelt thoughts and support as New Jersey continues to reel from severe flooding in the…
Reflections: We Salute You!
June 24, 2021
As we close this historic school year, we need to pause and acknowledge our distinguished board members and educators for their remarkable achievement during the…
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: 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.