Chicago
International Summit
on Education 2025
No Room For Failure: National and International Perspectives on Promoting Student Success
JUNE 6, 2025
CHICAGO
About
Chicago International Summit on Education 2025 provides a platform for the presentation of new advances and research results in education theory and practice.​ It brings together academics, researchers, school leaders, and graduate students to share their research findings and best practices. The Summit includes presentations on innovative and emerging trends in educational practices to promote the successful transition of students beyond high school. All submissions are peer-reviewed and evaluated based on originality, technical and/or research depth, accuracy, and relevance to the conference’s themes and topics.
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The Summit is organized by Ad Astra Research Institute, a not-for-profit educational organization, focused on maximizing college and career success by investigating the process of transition and translating findings into programs that equip PreK-12th grade students for academic and occupational success beyond high school.
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The Summit is a unique platform for international and national perspectives on education, aimed at creating solutions to K-16 educational issues and building a strong network of global educational leaders. The vibrant and historic city of Chicago always provides a fitting backdrop to this globally minded conference.
Call for Papers
We are currently seeking research papers pertaining to the Chicago International Summit on Education 2025 theme of “No Room for Failure: National and International Perspectives on Promoting Student Success,” with diverse perspectives on the following topics:
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Understanding the Dynamics of Transition to Ensure College and Career Success for All Students
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Covid's Effect on Students' Transition from High School to College
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Opening Doors by Overcoming Socio-Economic Barriers in Schools
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The Habits of Successful Educators: Highly Innovative School Leaders and Teachers at the Top of Their Game
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Effective (and Ineffective) Uses of Educational Technologies
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Impact of Social Media on Students’ Mental Health and Well-Being
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Artificial Intelligence: What It Is and Why It Matters
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Designing and Implementing Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs to Promote Equity
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Keeping Up with Curriculum Design: Implementation Trends, Student Assessment Strategies and Measurement Tools
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Hybrid Education-Challenges and Opportunities
Video Highlights
Chicago International Summit on Education provides a platform for presenting new advances and research results in education theory and practice.
Our Presenters
Education Experts
Presenters
Revolutionizing Educational Practice for K-16
International Summit on Education 2025
We are proud to bring education experts from across the globe. The Summit 2025 presenters range from educators to industry leaders to researchers.
Please view our growing 2025 list of presenters.​
D. Antonio "Dean" Cantù, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences, University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, AR
Samina Hadi-Tabassum, Ed.D.
Dean, College of Education, Elmhurst University, IL
Gina Buccola, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, Roosevelt University, IL
Education Experts
Jenny Fogarty
Director of Initial Teacher Training / Associate Professor, Cambridge, UK
FOLLOW
Jennifer Laffier, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and a Licensed Psychotherapist and Creative Arts Therapist Ontario Tech University, Canada
Agenda
FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2025
7:30 - 8:20 a.m.
Check-in and Breakfast
8:20 - 8:40 a.m.
Welcoming Remarks and Student Performances
8:40 - 9:40 a.m.
Panel Discussion: Preparing Students for Successful Transitions to Postsecondary Education and Beyond
9:45 - 10:35 a.m.
Breakout Sessions I
10:35 - 11:00 a.m.
Poster Presentations & Coffee Break
11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Breakout Sessions II
11:55 - 12:45 p.m.
Breakout Sessions III
12:45 - 1:35 p.m.
Lunch & Student Performances
1:40 - 2:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions IV
2:35 - 3:25 p.m.
Breakout Sessions V
3:25 - 3:50 p.m.
Poster Presentations & Coffee Break
3:50 - 4:35 p.m.
Networking Sessions & Small Round-table Discussions with Industry Experts
4:35 - 5:00 p.m.
Award Ceremony & Closing Remarks
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