"I found a wealth of practical suggestions..." (The School Administrator, March 2003)

"Working on the Work may help boost student achievement by motivating educators to redesign the pattern of students' work...." (Childhood Education, Spring 2003)

"Working on the Work provides an instructional model for teachers to use in devising their curricula." (The Indianapolis Star, August 6, 2003)

"Authentic student engagement in meaningful classroom work is the key to accountability. If teachers work-on-the-work, accountability will take care of itself. Thanks, Phil Schlecthy, for illuminating the way for all concerned educators and parents." —Lawrence W. Lezotte, educational consultant and commentator, and author, Learning for All, The Effective Schools Process

"Schlechty takes everything he knows about education, places it in a user-friendly format, and delivers it to the schoolhouse. This book is such a valuable tool that I plan to discuss it, line by line, with my teachers." —Judy Love, principal, Hayden Elementary School, Hayden, Indiana

"Any teacher who is interested in providing an authentically engaging classroom should embrace and utilize Phil Schlechty's WOW philosophy. It is an invaluable guide for teachers to become leaders and designers of quality lessons that facilitate student engagement and success. —Kristin Barton, teacher, Gardenhill Elementary, La Mirada, California

"Once again Dr. Schlechty provides a must-read to the professional educator who is serious about improving and sustaining public education in our country." —Ann Denlinger, superintendent, Durham Public Schools, Chapel Hill, North Carolina