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For example, at our 2022 Advocacy Day in Harrisburg, educators, students, and allies from across the Commonwealth gathered at the Capitol to call for bold investment in teacher diversity. What started as a day of meetings and testimonies sparked new partnerships, policy conversations, and commitments that continue to shape our collective work.
This is what happens when we come together—not just to be seen, but to be heard, to be connected, and to be part of a movement that’s transforming education across Pennsylvania.
Whether you’re new to the movement or deeply engaged in equity-centered education, PEDC gatherings offer a place to connect, collaborate, and contribute. By calling in our community, we strengthen the collective effort to transform Pennsylvania’s educational landscape.
There are many reasons to attend a PEDC event. Our gatherings offer powerful opportunities to engage in meaningful dialogue, learn from leaders in equity-driven education, and build lasting relationships.
Participate in thought-provoking conversations, interactive sessions, and interactive workshops.
Hear from experts, educators, and advocates driving DEIB work in schools, colleges, and communities across the state.
Build authentic relationships with diverse professionals committed to equity and systemic change.
Leave equipped with tools, ideas, and partnerships to implement change in your community or organization.
As a collective impact organization PEDC encourages the inclusion of member and member organization events on our calendar.
Our signature events are moments that strengthen our movement.
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.
At PEDC, we often use the word “convening” instead of “event”—and that word matters. Convenings reflect the intentional, community-centered nature of our gatherings. They are spaces for collaboration, shared learning, and collective action—not just attendance.
Each convening is carefully designed to center community voice, equity, and belonging. From the agenda to the facilitation style, our gatherings reflect the same values we champion in schools: shared power, culturally relevant practices, and collective care.
You won’t find top-down lectures or one-size-fits-all approaches. Instead, you’ll experience partners in dialogue, educators leading from lived experience, and room to reflect, connect, and co-create solutions. Every PEDC convening is a step toward the future of education we believe in.
Explore all of our upcoming events to discover opportunities to learn, share, and contribute to our shared mission of building a more inclusive and equitable future. Together, we can create lasting change. Take the next step—browse our events, learn more, and register today!
Whether you’re looking to learn more about our initiatives, need assistance, or just want to connect—let's talk. Your questions and feedback are important to us, and we’re eager to hear from you!
