Lunch And Learn NJ

On Thursday, April 30th, experience MetLife Stadium from a vantage point few people ever see — an exclusive VIP setting for district leaders ready to talk about what's really driving reading growth at scale. Focused conversation, genuine peer connection, and a great lunch. All on us.

Meet our featured speakers.

A leading voice in literacy, neuroscience, and how innovation can drive real outcomes for students.

Superintendent, Franklin Square UFSD

Dr. Jared Bloom began in ed-tech during the dot-com era before becoming an English teacher in Brooklyn. He has held roles spanning teacher, department chair, director of technology, Title I coordinator, and superintendent. A 2017 Administrator of the Year and 2018 Phi Delta Kappa Distinguished Leadership Award recipient, he currently serves as superintendent of Franklin Square UFSD and is nationally recognized as a K-12 AI expert.

Campus Dean & Professor, UConn Waterbury

Dr. Hoeft is a cognitive neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and professor at the University of Connecticut, where she serves as Campus Dean of UConn Waterbury. Her research focuses on the neuroscience of learning, particularly dyslexia and reading development, using brain imaging to understand differences. She directs the Brain Imaging Research Center and co-leads brainLENS, advancing interdisciplinary work on literacy and resilience.

Your afternoon, minute by minute.

A focused three hours built for district leaders — no filler, no fluff.

Welcome & Lunch

Doors open. Settle in, connect with fellow district leaders, and enjoy lunch in an exclusive VIP setting inside Metlife Stadium.

The State of AI in K–12 Literacy

Opening remarks from Amira Learning leadership on what Agentic AI means for districts, and how to cut through the noise to find what actually works.

Guest Speaker Session — Dr. Fumiko Hoeft

Join us for a featured speaker session exploring reading development, student needs, and how innovation can support stronger literacy outcomes.

Partner District Results — What Drives Real Growth

A data-driven look at outcomes from partner districts, including which implementation approaches led to measurable reading growth.

Open Q&A & Leadership Roundtable

An open floor for questions, peer conversation, and discussion on what's working across districts.

Amira in Action — See the Learning Agent Work

A live walkthrough of Amira's Assess-Instruct-Tutor workflow.

Networking & Close

Wrap-up and informal networking. Stay as long as you'd like.

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

A focused afternoon built for district leaders who want clarity, evidence, and real peer connection — not another sales event.

What separates a true Learning Agent from generic AI tools.

See how Amira operationalizes your district's literacy strategy.

Plus insights on what drives successful district partnerships.

In a setting that actually facilitates a real conversation.

VIP access, limited seats, exclusive venue.

Dive into the science, the outcomes, and what makes Amira's Learning Agent different.