DESCRIPTION
Chess in the Schools
Chess-in-the-Schools is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to improving academic performance and building self-esteem among inner-city public school children. Vision Chess-in-the-Schools alumni will: Be analytic thinkers Be motivated learners Be critical problem solvers Think before they move Take pride in their accomplishments Be graceful winners AND losers History Since 1986, Chess-in-the-Schools has taught, inspired, and empowered more than 400,000 students in Title I New York City public schools. Through structured classroom, after-school, weekend, and summer programs, we use chess as an educational tool to promote learning and to help young people develop skills in critical thinking and problem solving. More information at Chess in the Schools. |
Created on
August 13
2010
2010
Jeff Kaplan
Archivist
Archivist
ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTORS
chessin
Member
Member
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