Letter from the Editors

This piece introduces the second issue of the Journal of Diversity and Equity in Educational Development (JDEED). The editors reflect on the normalization of institutional and political pressures that have reshaped the work of educational developers and argue that diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) and antiracism remain foundational to educational development practice. Positioning JDEED as a scholarly space for critical reflection, lived experience, creative inquiry, and empirical research, we reaffirm the importance of naming and advancing DEI and antiracism within the field. We conclude by introducing the contributions in this issue, which collectively explore topics such as faculty learning, pedagogical transformation, community, leadership, and institutional approaches to fostering more equitable teaching and learning environments.