Praise for Get Smart!

"With his extensive knowledge of what works in education, Ron Dietel presents a compelling series of proven approaches to student success in school. A must-read for teachers and parents as well as school-age children!"

--Jim Kohlmoos, president, National Education Knowledge Industry Association (NEKIA)

"Wow, I wish Ron Dietel's book had been available when we were raising our children. The succinct and credible descriptions of real life experiences in nurturing children to become successful is a must read for all parents. A gem of a book!"

--Gregory Bowman, superintendent, Burbank Unified School District, California

"This is a very positive book. Dietel shares hundreds of constructive ideas, including many from experts in education, of how parents may be involved with children's learning across the grades."

--Joyce L. Epstein, director, Center on School, Family, andCommunity Partnerships, Johns Hopkins University

"Dietel has combined theory with parental experience to produce an eminently practical, hands-on guide. ?Any parent who wants to help a child learn will find Get Smart! an invaluable tool."

--Kathy Seal, coauthor, Motivated Minds: Raising Children to Love Learning

"However well your child is doing in school today, he or she can get better by following Ron Dietel's Get Smart strategies."

--Donna Elder, former principal, Corinne A. Seeds University Elementary School, and president-elect, National Association of Laboratory Schools