Jane Elliott & Linda Darling-Hammond

Blue Eyed/Brown Eyed Experiment Roles reversed on second day of experiment Result of hypothesis  Students with blue eyes labeled “superior” group Received special treatment How did they react to “brownies”? What was learned from experiment?  Students with brown eyes labeled “inferior” group Labeled as derogatory “brownies” Physically identified by collar around neck How would they treat “inferior” blue eyes on second day?

“I have a dream...”  In association with National Brotherhood Week, performed on April 5, 1968  Experiment inspired by assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Jane Elliott Originator of diversity training in education Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes Experiment Despite criticism of experiment, training programs have been implemented in many workplaces

Linda Darling-Hammond Professor of Education at Stanford University Focused on standards reformation, teacher education, and educational equity Recognized for developing standards to increase the United State’s educational credibility

“What Matters Most” Revolutionized model standards for education Believes in national assessment of all students  Chairwoman of the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium  Opponent of “Teach for America” Does not provide enough supportive training  Has developed licensing standards Objective is to develop skills to educate diverse learners  Executive Director of National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future (1994 – 2001) Co-author of “What Matters Most”  Educational advisor to President Barack Obama during 2008 campaign

Global Initiative  Author of numerous books and articles  Researcher of teacher training practices and educational reform  Strives for an internationally competitive educational system