People are Talking About Stand for the Best
"There couldn't be a more compelling story at a more critical
time. Our schools need us; our young people need us. Tom Bloch
boldly moved from success to significance. He became a teacher and
in turn teaches us all the power and rewards of service."
--Marguerite W. Kondracke, president and CEO, America's Promise
Alliance
"This is the story of an American hero, a modest and
good-humored man who is bringing hope to children most in need.
Everyone who cares about the children of America should read this
book."
--Benno C. Schmidt, Jr., chairman of the Board of Trustees, City
University of New York; former president, Yale University
"Stand for the Best should be read by any educator who wants to
make a memorable difference in the dreams, character, and lives of
young people . . . It should also be read by any person, whatever
their calling, who wants to leave a lasting legacy for good. I
loved this book."
--Tom Lickona, co-author, Smart & Good High Schools;director,
Center for the 4th and 5th Rs, State University ofNew York at
Cortland
"Tom Bloch's transition from CEO of H&R Block to inner-city
math teacher is . . . a selfless portrait in educational
leadership."
--John Baugh, Margaret Bush Wilson Professor in Arts and Sciences;
director, African and African American Studies, Washington
University in St. Louis
"Thomas Bloch is one of those rare people who 'walk the walk'
and put their ethics into practice."
--LouAnne Johnson, author, Dangerous Minds, The Queen of
Education, and Teaching Outside the Box
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