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