Tony Wagner

Tony Wagner

Keynote Speaker: Expert In Residence at Harvard, Education Innovator, Author

Tony Wagner Biography

Tony Wagner currently holds the position of Expert In Residence at Harvard University's Innovation Lab, continuing his long-standing association with Harvard University where he has served for over two decades in various capacities. These roles include being the first Innovation Education Fellow at the Technology & Entrepreneurship Center at Harvard and the founder and co-director of the Change Leadership Group at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Wagner's professional background also includes twelve years as a high school teacher, K-8 principal, university professor in teacher education, and founding executive director of Educators for Social Responsibility.

As a Senior Research Fellow at the Learning Policy Institute, founded by Linda Darling-Hammond in 2015, Wagner focuses on innovation in education. His extensive bibliography as a widely published author includes several influential books such as "Most Likely To Succeed: Preparing Our Kids for The Innovation Era," co-authored by Ted Dintersmith and published by Scribner in 2015, and "Creating Innovators: The Making of Young People Who Will Change The World," which has been translated into 17 languages since its publication in 2012. His book "The Global Achievement Gap" remains an international bestseller with over 140,000 copies in print, and it is being translated into Chinese.

Wagner's contributions to educational media include serving as the Strategic Education Advisor for the documentary "Most Likely to Succeed," which premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. Additionally, he worked with filmmaker Robert Compton to produce "The Finland Phenomenon: Inside The World’s Most Surprising School System" in 2010. A frequent speaker at national and international conferences, Wagner addresses topics related to education and innovation.

Tony Wagner earned both his M.A.T. and an Ed.D. from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education, solidifying his academic foundation in the theories and practices that drive his work in educational innovation today.

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Tony Wagner Speaking Topics

Charter Schools: Policy Implications for Educational Refor Why School Reform: Making the Case for Change

Successful Strategies for Community Involvement

Are Schools ‘Failing’?

What is The Aim of Educational Reform?

Strategies for Building Community Partnerships

Tony Wagner Videos

Tony Wagner Keynote - 7 Habits of Successful Change Leaders ...
Tony Wagner on skills for modern world | XSEED Education ...
Tony Wagner Ted Talk - 4 Min. Video - YouTube

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What topics does Tony Wagner speak about?

Tony Wagner is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Change Management, Creativity, Personal Growth, Authors, Innovation, Social Sciences, Literacy, Family & Parenting, College, Education, Motivational and Leadership.

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Tony Wagner generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Tony Wagner is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Change Management, Creativity and Personal Growth. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tony Wagner for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Tony Wagner generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are John Wood, Erik Wahl and Erin Gruwell. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tony Wagner for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Tony Wagner Speaking Topics

  • Charter Schools: Policy Implications for Educational Refor Why School Reform: Making the Case for Change

  • Successful Strategies for Community Involvement

  • Are Schools ‘Failing’?

  • What is The Aim of Educational Reform?

  • Strategies for Building Community Partnerships

Tony Wagner Videos

Tony Wagner Keynote - 7 Habits of Successful Change Leaders ...
Tony Wagner on skills for modern world | XSEED Education ...
Tony Wagner Ted Talk - 4 Min. Video - YouTube

Tony Wagner News

  • Tony Wagner addresses CA, community

    Harvard University's Tony Wagner spoke at Cary Academy Dec. 15 on the topic of creating innovators.

  • DR. TONY WAGNER IS ANNOUNCED AS ACTFL 2013 OPENING GENERAL SESSION KEYNOTE SPEAKER

    ACTFL is excited to announce the Keynote Speaker at the 2013 ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo opening general session. The opening session will take place in the morning of Friday, November 22, 2013, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Tony Wagner will be this year's speaker. He will deliver the keynote address on the topic of "Creating Innovators with Passion, Play and Purpose".

  • How do I book Tony Wagner to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tony Wagner for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Tony Wagner, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Tony Wagner or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Tony Wagner for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Tony Wagner, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tony Wagner are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tony Wagner, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Tony Wagner speak about?

    Tony Wagner is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Change Management, Creativity, Personal Growth, Authors, Innovation, Social Sciences, Literacy, Family & Parenting, College, Education, Motivational and Leadership.
  • Where does Tony Wagner travel from?

    Tony Wagner generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Tony Wagner?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tony Wagner for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tony Wagner for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tony Wagner or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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