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School Leader

July 6, 2022 Vol. 53 No. 1
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Speaking Their Language

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Going from “Good to Great”

Retiring NJSBA Executive Director Dr. Lawrence S. Feinsod looks back over a decade of leadership .

Dr. Lawrence S. Feinsod, executive director of the New Jersey School Boards Association, at the Association’s headquarters in April 2012.
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Mining the NJDOE Data for Information on Your District

How to use the state’s School Performance Reports to spark discussion and action.

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Leadership Lessons Learned on a 196 Mile Journey

In April, NJSBA’s Ray Pinney ran the length of the state, from High Point to Cape May. Along the way, he discovered more than just landmarks.

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Special Education Students Remain Resilient Despite Pandemic

Experts in special education discuss the academic and social-emotional needs of students with disabilities.

Special Education Students Remain Resilient Despite Pandemic
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New Jersey YMCAs Supporting Youth and Families during the Pandemic

The state’s Ys provided much needed childcare, tutoring programs, food and resources to families.

President's Message

President's Message: ‘Thank You’

In a season of celebrations, board members should also turn to celebrate and thank the family/friends who support us in so many ways.

Executive Word

Executive Word: Remember Your ‘Why’

Shining a spotlight on “the why of NJSBA,” which is to promote the achievement of all students through effective local governance of public education.

ELFNJ Spotlight

ELFNJ Spotlight: ELFNJ Honors Student Filmmaker and NJSBA’s Retiring Executive Director

ELFNJ sponsored the $500 award for the New Jersey Hometown Documentary Short – High School division category at the Garden State Film Festival. 

Legally Speaking

Legally Speaking: Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias in New Jersey Schools – Part 3

What we can learn from recent school district settlement agreements.

NJSBA at Your Service

NJSBA at Your Service: Leading Effective and Impactful Teacher Professional Development

District leaders no longer have to rely on the limited number of “in-person” days set aside for professional development.

Head of the Class

Head of the Class: Teddy Bears to the Rescue

To reach profoundly disabled students, Brick teachers found creative ways to help them understand math and other subjects.