We all share a common goal: to enhance our students’ literacy and numeracy skills.  As education leaders, we are constantly bombarded with new intervention strategies, trying to stay up to date with the latest research, keeping pace with technology, and navigating the barrage of information fed to us daily.

In a small New Jersey school district, one superintendent is proving that leadership rooted in service and connection can make a lasting impact. As Superintendent of Weymouth Township School District in Dorothy, New Jersey, Dr. Al Lewis has earned national recognition for his leadership in small schools.

In unstable times, when foment and change surge everywhere, it’s natural to sound the alarm. However, effective leadership calls for a different response. And perhaps the highest form of leadership is to embrace the foment and tumult as a welcome catalyst for miracles and breakthroughs otherwise unreachable.

As school Districts across the nation grapple with declining enrollment and chronic absenteeism, the implications for student achievement, funding and staffing are becoming increasingly urgent. In response to these challenges, the recent New Era Superintendents Webinar, moderated by Jacob Hanson of PRP, a Hawke Media Company, brought together seasoned communications experts Dr. Kecia Ray and Shannon Coppa to share valuable insights and actionable strategies for superintendents seeking to turn the tide.

What makes a school truly thrive in today's rapidly changing education landscape? According to a study by the Wallace Foundation, "leadership is second only to teaching" in its influence on student success. More and more schools are adopting collaborative leadership—a model rooted in teamwork, trust, and shared decision-making—to unlock potential and boost student outcomes.

Empowering teachers with tools, autonomy, and support is key to improving literacy and math outcomes, leading to more effective instruction and better education results.

Imagine a world where every student is equipped with the foundational tools for success—competence in mathematics and reading—unlocking doors to countless opportunities. These core skills are not just academic milestones; they are the bedrock upon which all future learning and success are built.

New Era Superintendents is a rapidly expanding national network of education leaders dedicated to a singular, transformative mission: ensuring that every student attains proficiency in reading and math.