Pennsylvania Educator Diversity Consortium (PEDC)

We're aiming for 230 registrants by tomorrow! Can you help us reach that milestone? Let's Stand in Solidarity #100DaysOfSolidarity #CRSE #Belonging #EducatorDiversity #StrongerTogether #Healing #PEDCSummit2025 #WeNeedMoreBlackEducators #EducatorsofColor #PAEdWorkforceCrisis

100 days ago, one national story began. 99 days ago, we began our story of solidarity—on the National Day of Racial Healing. Since then, nearly 200 people have registered for the 2025 PEDC Virtual Summit: The Power of Solidarity. 📅 June 24–26, 2025 🔗 paeddiversity.org/summit2025

Recently ember partner @PAEdDiversity hosted "Inspire to Teach," an event at The Hive that brought together high schoolers, educators, and college partners to explore careers, connect with mentors, & express their vision for a brighter future. Learn more: paeddiversity.org/about

With 2024 coming to a close, now is the perfect time to give! Your support ensures PEDC can continue to create a racially diverse and inclusive education system where every learner can succeed. 🏫💡 Make your tax-deductible donation today! 🔗 givebutter.com/PEDC

Save the Date! The 6th Annual Educator Diversity Virtual Summit is coming June 24–26, 2025. ✨Theme: "THE POWER OF SOLIDARITY: Diversifying the Educator Workforce Together" ✨Details: paeddiversity.org/summit2025 #EdDiversity #PowerInSolidarity #PEDC2025Summit #6PercentIsNotEnough

2024 is almost over, but there’s still time to make a difference! Your donation will help us continue our work to ensure every student benefits from equitable and culturally relevant education policies. 💡Make your tax-deductible donation today! 🔗 givebutter.com/PEDC

On this #GivingTuesday, help us build an education system where every student—regardless of race or background—can thrive! Your donation will fuel critical changes in Pennsylvania’s schools. Let’s come together to make a lasting impact! 🔗 givebutter.com/PEDC #GiveBack

This #GivingTuesday, join us in shaping a more inclusive education system for every learner in Pennsylvania. Your gift to PEDC helps ensure equitable policies that uplift all students. ✨ 🔗 givebutter.com/PEDC #SupportEducation #EqualOpportunities #TaxDeductible #PEDC

🎉 Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday! Help us create a brighter future by supporting our mission to build an equitable and anti-racist education system. Your gift will impact educators and students across the state. Together, we can make a difference! 🌟 🔗 givebutter.com/PEDC

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How can we establish common metrics to help measure equity and diversity in the educator workforce? Join ember partner @PAEdDiversity for this in-person strategy session on December 14th in Pittsburgh. RSVP: paeddiversity.org/public-calenda…

Share bold ideas for diversifying the educator workforce at the 2025 PEDC Virtual Summit (6/24–26)! Submit a 65-min session proposal by Feb 3, 2025. Theme: The Power of Solidarity: Diversifying the Educator Workforce, Together! 🔗 Apply: tinyurl.com/PEDCSessionRFP #PEDC2025Summit

It was an amazing meeting! Thanks to all who participated and especially to our speakers @JuniousWilliams, Chris Dean and Juliet Curci.

Join us for PEDC's Statewide Meeting: "Driving Change Together" with guest speaker @JuniousWilliams from the @CollectiveImpact. Two session options—9 AM or 5:30 PM—covering PEDC’s journey, collective impact, and working group updates. #EdEquityPA #PEDC

Our thanks to @templecehd for their leadership on this initiative last year!

Our 20 teacher education course syllabi, grounded in Culturally Relevant and Sustaining Education (CRSE), empower educators to build classrooms that honor and celebrate the diverse experiences of all students. crserepository.paeddiversity.org/project-catalog

We’re thrilled to introduce our dedicated and dynamic board of directors: @MorrisKizzy (Chair), Vanessa Renee, @DamarySpeaks, David Monk, @eimayorga, James Fogarty, Laura Roy, Leon Smith, Michael Jones, Karen Parker Thompson, and Donna-Marie Cole-Malott #LeadershipMatters #PEDC

UPDATE: This post has been rescheduled. Watch for more information very soon.

SW PA educators & advocates: Ready to drive real change with data? Join us and @Research4Action in Pittsburgh for a free SWPA Shared Measurement event! 🚀 Hear @JuniousWilliams on using data to advance equity. 🔗 Register now: forms.gle/kdkGUhTVVZCUVu… #EducationalEquity #SWPA

At PEDC, we’re focused on supporting all educators to ensure that teachers from diverse backgrounds feel valued, seen, and heard. Our working groups, communities of practice, and leadership pathways nurture a thriving and inclusive teaching force. #WeSaidWhatWeSaid #DiversityEd

We’re thrilled to introduce Zakiya Stewart (she/her), the Southeast Regional Coordinator for the Pennsylvania Educator Diversity Consortium (PEDC)! With a background in visual arts, education, and social justice, she brings design thinking, systems leadership, and policy to PEDC.

@CenterBlackEd @selmekki @PhillyInquirer Great piece! We're proud to contribute data on Black teacher attrition in PA. It's time to amplify these tools and push for stronger policies that support retention and growth in educator diversity. Let's keep the momentum going! #EducatorDiversity #Retention #BlackTeachers #PAEd

A new op-ed from the Center’s co-founder & CEO @selmekki in today’s @PhillyInquirer: “Concerned about Black teacher attrition? Pa. already has tools to address the problem.” inquirer.com/opinion/commen…