Dr. Jabari Mahiri

Professor

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Biography

Jabari Mahiri is a Professor at the Berkeley School of Education, holding the William and Mary Jane Brinton Family Chair in Urban Education. He is recognized for his contributions to educational equity and digital learning, with a focus on multicultural education. Mahiri has authored several significant works, including 'Equity Conscious Leaders: Educating Anti-Racist World' and 'Deconstructing Race: Multicultural Education Color-Bind'. He was a credentialed English teacher in Chicago Public Schools for seven years and has served as a faculty advisor for various educational initiatives, including the Bay Area Writing Project. Mahiri has received numerous accolades for his mentorship and community services, including UC Berkeley's Chancellor's Award for Advancing Institutional Excellence. His research and teaching interests center on urban education, literacy practices, and the role of technology in education, advocating for anti-racist pedagogy and support for marginalized youth in educational contexts. He has also participated in international conferences, focusing on digital equity and multicultural education, emphasizing the need for inclusive learning environments that respect diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in Education, focusing on Urban Education, Literacy, and Multicultural Education.

Senior Fellow

1998-01-01 — 1998-12-31

Annenberg Institute for School Reform, Brown University •

Researched and collaborated on new strategies to educate urban youth.

Visiting Professor

1978-01-01 — 1979-12-31

Harvard University, Graduate School of Education •

Taught in the Teaching and Curriculum Program.

Lecturer

1981-01-01 — 1991-12-31

University of Illinois at Chicago •

Taught various courses in the English Department.

English Teacher

1980-01-01 — 1981-12-31

Chicago Public Schools • Chicago, IL

Credentialed English teacher with a focus on high school education.

Lecturer

1977-01-01 — 1981-12-31

Northeastern Illinois University •

Taught graduate and undergraduate courses in American and African American literature.

English Teacher

1973-01-01 — 1979-12-31

Roosevelt University, Upward Bound •

Taught writing and literature in a college prep program.

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.