"Carl Glickman calls us to examine the foundations of our educational enterprise. At this time of intense national soul-searching, Holding Sacred Ground speaks to all educators who value the democratic spirit, not only in the U.S. but worldwide."
— David Chojnacki, executive director, Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools

"A very important book: lucid, lively, and readable. . . a work of courage and care. It's Carl to the core. I only wish that I had this book before I started so many school and community initiatives."
— Deborah Meier, co-principal of The Mission Hill School, Boston and founder of a network of schools in East Harlem, New York

"Glickman's brilliant insights supported by his experience as a teacher, researcher, and school reformer provide compelling and often unsettling arguments that the democratic life of this country depends on our commitment to quality schooling for all children. No informed citizen can afford to ignore this book."
— Jacqueline Jordan Irvine, Candler Professor of Urban Education, Emory University

"No contemporary educator has thought and written more deeply about democracy and leadership than Carl Glickman. Holding Sacred Ground bears careful reading; speaking to the heart of America's on-going love-hate relationship with public education."
— Ted Sizer, founder and chair emeritus, Coalition of Essential Schools and former dean, Harvard Graduate School of Education