Agrarian. Industrial. Digital. The world has changed. Shouldn’t our schools? Education technology is a $1 billion industry in America, and yet, only a handful of future-ready schools currently exist. But thanks to a pioneering group of forward-thinking funders, educators, and entrepreneurs, Chicago is leading the nation when it comes to next-generation school design and innovative tech solutions for teaching and learning. Join us as we celebrate the visionary game changers in education who thrive right here in our city. Come raise a glass with like-minded Chicagoans who are passionate about bringing innovation to education, from early childhood to early college, and hear firsthand from a select group of local schools, companies, and funders who are bringing tomorrow into classrooms today, including:
Entrepreneurs
Christopher Flint, Infiniteach
Brian Hill, Jail Education Solutions
Eileen Murphy, ThinkCERCA
Educators
Barton Dassinger, Cesar E. Chavez Multicultural Academic Center
Steve McWade, Spencer Tech Academy
Melissa Zaikos, IntrinsicSchools
Funders
Mark Achler, Math Venture Partners
Heather Anichini, The Chicago Public Education Fund
Courtney VanLonkhuyzen, Motorola Mobility Foundation
Timeline
6 to 6:30 p.m. - Registration
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Program
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Networking
A special thanks to our sponsor:
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Illustration by Dieter Braun
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