Overview

For nearly seven years, from 1967 to 1974, many hundreds of bright, college-going youth—most of whom had previously been labeled as high school “dropouts”—would proudly celebrate their graduation from Harlem Prep, a small educational experiment that grew to become a nationally renowned, cherished community institution in the iconic Black neighborhood of Harlem. Operating in a repurposed supermarket that used blackboards as classroom dividers, the school’s unique multicultural philosophy inspired all who stepped foot inside. This philosophy, exemplified by the school’s motto of “unity through diversity,” shaped the school’s ethos, fostered student achievement, and, most of all, made Harlem Prep distinct from any other educational institution, past or present. In Strength through Diversity, Barry M. Goldenberg shares the history of this one-of-a-kind multicultural institution from its rise to its apex and decline, revealing the collective stories of hope, struggle, and love from administrators, teachers, community members, and students. Using history as a blueprint, Goldenberg illustrates the untapped potential of multicultural education in the ongoing quest for educational equity.

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Author:   Barry M. Goldenberg
Publisher:   Rutgers University Press
Imprint:   Rutgers University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.540kg
ISBN:  

9781978823402

ISBN 10:   1978823401
Pages:   294
Publication Date:   14 January 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface Introduction             Part I   The Origins of Harlem Prep, 1966-1968 1          Callender, Carpenter, and the Founding of Harlem Prep 2          Seeds of Multiculturalism in the Inaugural Year             Part II  The Rise of Harlem Prep, 1968-1972 3          Laying the Groundwork: Administrators and the Supermarket Space 4          The Practice of the Carpenters’ Multiculturalism Vision 5          “As I Taught, I Learned”: Teachers, Pedagogy, and the Education Program 6          “It Saved Me”: Students, Their Stories, and a Commencement to Remember 7          Building a Community Coalition: Harlem Prep’s Supporters and “Friends”             Part II  The Decline of Harlem Prep, 1972-1974 8          Diverging Realities: Adaptability and Uncertainty in a Changing Era 9          The Final Year and Struggle with the New York City Board of Education Epilogue  

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"""In Strength through Diversity, the story of Harlem Prep has been told with deep care for the people at the center of its research. Barry Goldenberg's dedication to preserving and presenting the voices of the people who made this extraordinary history has resurrected this incredible school and its mission to focus on people left behind and ignored by the mainstream education system. Hopefully, we will learn from and build from this inspiring book because, now more than ever, we need more schools like Harlem Prep."" -- Brian Purnell * author of Fighting Jim Crow in the County of Kings: The Congress of Racial Equality in Brooklyn *"

""A timely and resonant work that explores how diverse perspectives and backgrounds can drive collective progress. . . . Goldenberg offers more than just a book—he offers a testament to what can be achieved when we come together across generations, backgrounds, and experiences to honor our past and build a better future."" * Harlem World * ""In Strength through Diversity, the story of Harlem Prep has been told with deep care for the people at the center of its research. Barry Goldenberg's dedication to preserving and presenting the voices of the people who made this extraordinary history has resurrected this incredible school and its mission to focus on people left behind and ignored by the mainstream education system. Hopefully, we will learn from and build from this inspiring book because, now more than ever, we need more schools like Harlem Prep."" -- Brian Purnell * author of Fighting Jim Crow in the County of Kings: The Congress of Racial Equality in Brooklyn * ""The power of people's voices, stories, and histories are vital to understanding activism and resistance. In Strength Through Diversity Goldenberg captures an important and complex history of the struggle for educational justice in one of America's most important neighborhoods—Harlem. A beautiful read of how the commitment to multiculturalism, racial pride, and community engagement shaped the promise of Harlem Prep."" -- Tyrone C. Howard * Pritzker Family Endowed Chair of Education, University of California, Los Angeles *

Author Information

BARRY M. GOLDENBERG is a lecturer in the Education Sciences and MAT + Credential programs in the School of Education at the University of California, Irvine. He is the author of Generations of Giving: The History of the Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation (2017).

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