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Becoming a member of the Pennsylvania Education Diversity Consortium (PEDC) means joining a powerful network of educators, advocates, and organizations across the Commonwealth who are committed to equity, inclusion, and transformation in education.
Whether you're an individual or part of an organization, your membership helps advance our shared mission—and opens the door to meaningful collaboration, connection, and change.
As a PEDC member, you’ll be part of a vibrant, statewide community dedicated to diversifying Pennsylvania’s educator workforce and supporting culturally-relevant and sustaining education (CRSE). Here’s what you can expect as a member:
Create space for honest dialogue that helps people recognize their own biases—both conscious and unconscious—and reflect on how they support every student’s success.
Recognize systemic biases within educational institutions and actively work to challenge and dismantle these inequities.
Respect and integrate the real-world experiences, identities, and perspectives of learners, educators, families, and communities, while challenging assumptions and creating learning spaces that foster critical thinking, advocacy, and collaboration.
Make fair and equitable instructional and assessment decisions to ensure all learners, especially historically marginalized groups, have access to the resources, opportunities, and support they need to succeed academically and socially.
Value diversity as an asset, show respect for all learners and families, and create an environment where students reflect on their own experiences with bias while developing responsibility for addressing discrimination and injustice.
We’re building a dedicated PEDC Member Portal to help you make the most of your membership. Soon, you’ll have full access to an interactive directory, deeper networking opportunities, and a centralized space to engage with other members and workgroups.
We’d love to welcome you to the PEDC community. By becoming a member, you’re not just subscribing to updates—you’re stepping into a community of action, advocacy, and shared learning. Membership is free and open to individuals and organizations who share our mission.
PEDC is a community built on shared values and collective impact—and every member plays a part. Whether you’re ready to dive right in or prefer to ease your way into the work, there are many ways to get involved. No matter how you choose to engage, your presence and perspective matter. We're glad you're here—and we're excited to grow with you.
Join statewide or regional gatherings to connect, learn, and collaborate.
Contribute your knowledge, skills, or ideas to initiatives and workgroups that align with your passions.
New to PEDC? Our welcoming New Member Orientation is a great way to learn more about who we are and how you can plug in.
