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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.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in Education, focusing on Urban Education, Literacy, and Multicultural Education.
Annenberg Institute for School Reform, Brown University •
Researched and collaborated on new strategies to educate urban youth.
Harvard University, Graduate School of Education •
Taught in the Teaching and Curriculum Program.
University of Illinois at Chicago •
Taught various courses in the English Department.
Chicago Public Schools • Chicago, IL
Credentialed English teacher with a focus on high school education.
Northeastern Illinois University •
Taught graduate and undergraduate courses in American and African American literature.
Roosevelt University, Upward Bound •
Taught writing and literature in a college prep program.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.