Author: Nina Zahr

This course has two primary goals. First, students will gain an understanding of the theory behind participatory community development, popular education and critical pedagogy. Second, in class and through partnerships with local organizations and communities students…

This document shares the story of New Challenge, its unique approach to learning, the transformative impact it has on both students and communities, and the role it plays in larger educational innovation efforts at The New School and beyond.

The project “Walk Harlem” was conceptualized and created during Spring 2014 by Nour Chamoun, Daryl Meador, Ann-Sofie Persson and Hugo Rojas. Initial inquiry Our initial investigation was to explore Harlem through its more underground…

The purpose of this Lab is to imagine new futures for the youth in Harlem. Our goal is to generate ideas to support the great work that many organizasions are already doing. Our Lab focused on how to create a collaborative platform building upon the work of individuals and local…

Since the 1960’s, spurred by civil unrest in the US, new community groups were created to stimulate political involvement. Reacting to citizen action, many city governments, urban planners and architects adopted community engagement practices in an attempt to include…