Welcome to Tech Talk 2025 hosted by Chicago Public Schools’ Information & Technology Services Department
The Information & Technology Services Department of Chicago Public Schools is thrilled to announce Tech Talk 2025, taking place on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025.
Tech Talk is a comprehensive, virtual professional development conference spearheaded by CPS educators, Tech Coordinators, Google experts, SOPPA-approved vendors, and CPS thought leaders. This day-long event is designed to enhance your skills and provide valuable insights into the tech tools necessary for organization and student engagement.
This session will examine the intersection of machine learning and the politics of math education in marginalized communities, focusing on how AI-powered tools can bring transparency and actionable insights to educational outcomes. By addressing systemic barriers and cultural resistance to math, the discussion will highlight how these tools can disrupt cycles of exclusion, offering personalized learning and objective data to inform decision-making. The session will also explore the historical and economic contexts shaping math education and demonstrate how machine learning can reframe math as a tool for empowerment and opportunity. This Tech Talk will underscore the transformative potential of technology in fostering equity and driving meaningful change in education.
