JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion)

Committee Chair

Daniel Soodjinda
California State University Stanislaus

Current JEDI News

• Launch of the CCTE JEDI AwardsOctober 21, 2025
  We are excited to announce the launch of the CCTE JEDI Awards, a new set of recognitions designed to honor individuals and groups whose work exemplifies a deep commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in teacher education. These awards uplift the transformative efforts of faculty, administrators, pre- and in-service teachers, and students who are leading… Read More »Launch of the CCTE JEDI Awards
• Introducing Roadmaps for Resilience: A  Project of the CCTE JEDI Committee June 26, 2025
  As the political climate grows hostile and uncertain, the simple act of making a list can restore a sense of clarity and control. The two visual roadmaps attached to this message are designed to support educators, scholars, and activists who are committed to social justice and critical inquiry—and who may be seeking guidance on how… Read More »Introducing Roadmaps for Resilience: A  Project of the CCTE JEDI Committee 
• October 2022 Spotlight – CCTE Board of Directors Member (2022-25) Daniel SoodjindaOctober 12, 2022
  Dr. Daniel Soodjinda is currently a Professor of Teacher Education and Liberal Studies at California State University (CSU) Stanislaus where he focus on how racial justice and anti-racism frameworks can inform the field of teacher education. His previous research focused on the intersections between the racial, gender, and sexual identities of LGBTQ+ Asian American students… Read More »October 2022 Spotlight – CCTE Board of Directors Member (2022-25) Daniel Soodjinda