Announcing the first 2025 Annual Conference keynote speaker:
Maggie Jackson, Award-Winning Author and Journalist
Maggie Jackson’s keynote will explore the powerful role of uncertainty in fostering innovation, collaboration, and adaptability—key elements of synergy within the charter school community. Drawing on insights from her award-winning book Uncertain, she will inspire attendees to embrace ambiguity as a pathway to deeper connection and collective problem-solving. Her thought-provoking session will equip charter leaders and educators with tools to navigate challenges and build stronger, more cohesive school communities.
Maggie Jackson is an award-winning author and journalist renowned for exploring social trends and technology's impact on humanity. Her latest book, Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure, has been celebrated as one of the "Best Books of 2023" and praised for its timely insights. Her previous book, Distracted: Reclaiming Our Focus in a World of Lost Attention, sparked a global conversation on modern life’s challenges. Maggie’s work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and NPR, among others.