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