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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: 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…

Reflections: Pensions Round 2

March 03, 2016

Yesterday, President Don Webster and I represented the Association at the Governor’s Annual Budget Address to a joint session of the state legislature. For this…

Reflections: Good News from Washington (It’s True!)

February 29, 2016

For education, summer is normally downtime for news. Earlier this month, however, developments in Washington provided an exception, and a positive one. After more than…

Reflections: The Every Student Succeeds Act

December 07, 2015

“Every Student Succeeds” It’s a hopeful and proactive statement…and one that forms the title of the long-overdue re-authorization of the nation’s education law—the Elementary and…

Reflections: Living by Our Words of Thanks

November 30, 2015

 “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – John…

Reflections: Now It’s Our Turn

October 14, 2015

Shortly after becoming executive director of the New Jersey School Boards Association, I faced a truly unconventional situation. Days after taking the helm of NJSBA,…

Reflections: Partners in Student Achievement

October 06, 2015

 WORKSHOP: "...intensive educational program...that focuses especially on techniques and skills in a particular field" (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workshop)  © 2015 Merriam-Webster, Incorporated From October 27 through 29, the "particular…

Reflections: A Year of Promise

September 01, 2015

September 1, 2015 With every new season comes a sense of promise. You see it at training camp for the football team, pre-season practice for…

Reflections: Appreciating the Work of Our Teachers

May 08, 2015

Comparisons between K-12 education and business have to be viewed cautiously. Business and education are very different types of enterprises. But in at least one…

Reflections: The Evolving Role of Parents

April 28, 2015

During my early years as a school district superintendent, a mother came into my office with a request: “My daughter is blind – blind from…

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