Linda Darling-Hammond

Linda Darling-Hammond is an influential American educator, scholar, and advocate known for her work on teacher education and educational equity. She is a professor at Stanford University and the founding president of the Learning Policy Institute. Her research emphasizes the importance of well-prepared teachers for student success and equitable schooling. Darling-Hammond has developed frameworks for improving teacher training and has advised on education policy at national and international levels, advocating for effective reforms that enhance educational outcomes for all students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.