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Saturday, May 15, 2021

Jersey Jazzman: Lakewood, NJ: Where Public Schools Are Left To Whither, Part IV

Jersey Jazzman: Lakewood, NJ: Where Public Schools Are Left To Whither, Part IV
Lakewood, NJ: Where Public Schools Are Left To Whither, Part IV



In the decade I've been writing this blog, I've seen some really horrible behavior towards teachers (a prime example here). But I don't think I've ever seen anything quite like this:

This is from last September, when the Lakewood Education Association (LEA), the local teachers union, was, like all other local unions in the state, advocating for the health and safety of its members while districts made opening plans. 

Maybe you sympathize with the teachers; maybe you don't. But the truly obnoxious behavior of Michael Inzelbuch, the district's attorney, is remarkable. Inzelbuch wound up apologizing, as he should have, although as far as apologies go this one is awfully weak: CONTINUE READING: Jersey Jazzman: Lakewood, NJ: Where Public Schools Are Left To Whither, Part IV