The Legacy of John I. Goodlad (1920–2014)

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2 - The Legacy of John I. Goodlad (1920–2014)

from Part I - The History and Conceptual Foundations of School–University Partnerships

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 05 November 2025

Bernard Badiali

Edited by

Janna Dresden ,

JoAnne Ferrara ,

Jane E. Neapolitan and

Diane Yendol-Hoppey

Edited in association with

Jori S. Beck ,

Morgan Z. Faison ,

Sonia E. Janis ,

Kathleen Provinzano and

Logan Rutten

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Janna Dresden: Affiliation:
University of Georgia
JoAnne Ferrara: Affiliation:
Manhattanville University
Jane E. Neapolitan: Affiliation:
Towson University
Diane Yendol-Hoppey: Affiliation:
University of North Florida
Jori S. Beck: Affiliation:
Old Dominion University
Morgan Z. Faison: Affiliation:
University of Georgia
Sonia E. Janis: Affiliation:
University of Georgia
Kathleen Provinzano: Affiliation:
Binghamton University
Logan Rutten: Affiliation:
University of North Dakota

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Summary

John Goodlad’s work and life energies have had a profound impact on public and private education in America. His influence has been far reaching. This chapter presents a brief account of his life and major accomplishments for the purpose of helping all of us who work in school and university partnerships to better understand and appreciate his many contributions. It should be clear, after reading this, how indebted the field is to him and how inspiring his efforts remain for those of us who continue the struggle to provide a quality education for all children and youth.

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John Goodlad Agenda for Education in a Democracy (AED)National Network for Educational Renewal (NNER)

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Information: The Cambridge Handbook of School–University Partnerships , pp. 23 - 41

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009285841.005 [Opens in a new window]

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Print publication year: 2025

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