CE-IDEA Team at AEFP in Chicago

Alt text: CE-IDEA team members standing together at the AEFP 2026 conference in Chicago. From left to right: Jane Jeong, Catherine Voulgarides, Alex Aylward, and Roey Ahram.

The CE-IDEA team gathered in Chicago for the Association for Education Finance and Policy Conference 2026, held at the Swissôtel. This convening provided a valuable opportunity for team members to reconnect in person, share ongoing research, and engage with broader conversations in education policy.