Can You Support the 2026 PEDC Summit?

As we prepare for our 7th Annual Summit from June 23–25, 2026, our mission remains clear: to keep this platform ACCESSIBLE to everyone in and connected to the educator pipeline. From pre-service teachers to policymakers, from youth to veteran educators, the Summit’s foundation is built on fostering authentic connections and designing experiences that resonate deeply.

The Numbers Tell the Story. Your Gift Can Change It.

While a gift of any amount is welcome, we suggest a gift that reflects the impact we seek to make:

$7 to increase the % of Black college graduates in PA to greater than 7%
$19 to increase the % of PA college graduates of color to greater than 19%
$37 to represent the 37% of students of color in PA
$47 to increase the % of Black 4th graders scoring at basic or above on the national grade level math test
$55 in support of a fully funded teacher stipend program at 55 million dollars
$72 to celebrate and increase the 72% of Latinx/o/a elementary and middle school students scoring basic or above on PA State English tests
$90 to increase the 90/500 PA school districts with at least 25% teachers of color
$107 to increase the 107/500 PA school districts with at least 10 teachers of color
$203 to expand the 203/500 PA school districts with zero teachers of color
$355 to expand the 355/500 PA school districts with zero Black teachers

Your donation helps support our 4 Pillars of Summit Planning:

Speaker & Artist Engagement
Securing 100+ Plenary & Concurrent Session speakers. who bring research, lived experience, and joy into the space.
Planning Team Labor & Capacity
Financially supporting a committed team of community and backbone team members working for 9+ months to make this Summit possible.
Technology & Infrastructure
Utilizing interactive, virtual tools like Zoom and Whova that connect over 600 attendees across the US and beyond in real time.
Content Development & Experience Design
Curating 40+ sessions that bring forward critical voices and community-informed content.

PEDC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your sponsorship may be tax-deductible. Please consult your tax advisor for details.

PEDC 2026 Virtual Summit: Individual Donations

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