He graduated from Christopher Columbus High School, thereafter attending City College in New York, where he obtained his A.B.
He later worked as a reading specialist for the Nyack Public School System before beginning his doctoral studies at Teacher's College, Columbia University.
Over one hundred pieces of his Judaica collection are currently on long-term loan to the Chazen Museum in Madison, WI.
[citation needed] Kliebard is best known for his 1995 book The Struggle for the American Curriculum, which continues to be his most celebrated work.
During his lengthy post-secondary education career, Kliebard was a prolific author writing nearly 100 articles and several books.