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Reflections

In his “Reflections” column, NJSBA’s Executive Director, Dr. Larry Feinsod, provides an important perspective on the world of education.

Reflections: Let's Restore Civility at Board of Education Meetings

September 22, 2021

Reflections: Let's Restore Civility at Board of Education Meetings Being polite, reasonable and respectful at a board of education meeting might seem like a trivial…

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.

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