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At the Pennsylvania Educator Diversity Consortium (PEDC), we believe that impact isn’t just about numbers—it’s about people. It’s about how strongly our communities feel supported, how clearly we see systems starting to change, and how close we’re getting to building a more fair and inclusive education system in Pennsylvania. This page shares where we’ve been, how we’re growing, and the difference we’re making—together.
None of this happens alone. Our work is powered by a growing network of partners—educators, organizations, students, families, and leaders—who help turn our shared vision into real change. Meet the people behind the work.
We track our impact in ways that reflect both the reach of our work and the relationships we build along the way. Here’s how we measure what matters:
We look at how many people and communities we’ve connected with—districts, organizations, educators, and advocates across Pennsylvania.
We track progress in policy, school practices, and the ways schools use culturally relevant and sustaining education (CRSE).
We support leaders through training, working groups, and tools that help them grow and make change in their own spaces.
We listen deeply. Impact also shows up in stories, feedback, and ideas shared by educators, students, and partners.
We track our impact in ways that reflect both the reach of our work and the relationships we build along the way. Here’s how we measure what matters:
We believe that when people come together—across roles, systems, and communities—they can shift both practices and policies. Those shifts help create schools where every student feels seen, supported, and able to thrive.
If the Pennsylvania Educator Diversity Consortium creates a welcoming, collaborative, and brave community and provides policy and advocacy, professional learning opportunities, resources, and research to support the attraction, recruitment, hiring, mentorship, and retention of educators of color, and we equip education entities with the tools and data-driven strategies needed to implement workforce diversity and culturally relevant and sustaining education (CRSE) practices, then more educators of color will enter and remain in the profession; school systems and educator preparation programs will cultivate CRSE educators and adopt CRSE policies, practices, and systems; and educators and students will benefit from a more diverse, safe, and affirming educational environment, ultimately leading to a more just and high-quality education system that respects the human dignity of every learner and every educator, thereby strengthening communities and the economy to advance the future of the Commonwealth.
We’ve made real progress—but we’re just getting started. We’re working toward a future where every student learns from educators who reflect their brilliance and teach with care, cultural awareness, and purpose. And we can’t do it without you.
These numbers reflect just part of the story—each one represents real people, real progress, and real potential.
