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Daren Graves is an adjunct lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and currently serves as the director of the Urban Master's Program at Simmons College. He is a dedicated teacher educator focused on preparing teachers to recognize and build on the assets of urban youth in the teaching and learning process. His research interests center on the interplay between school culture, racial identity, and academic performance, particularly concerning Black adolescents. Through his work, Graves aims to provide insights into the challenges faced by Boston-area youth within their school environments. Previously, he held the position of assistant director for the Simmons College Upward Bound program in Boston, where he played a key role in coordinating the academic and college preparation components of a federally funded after-school and summer program.
Urban Master's Program, Simmons College • Cambridge, MA
Leads the Urban Master's Program and focuses on preparing educators to effectively teach urban youth.
Simmons College Upward Bound • Boston, MA
Coordinated academic and college preparation components for the federally funded program.
Administered via Harvard Griffin GSAS; encompasses PhD in Education.