Nonprofit
Chess in the Schools
About Us
The mission of Chess-in-the-Schools is to motivate and engage children from low-income communities. By using the game of chess as an educational tool, we enhance children's higher - order thinking skills, self-confidence, academic achievement and social skills.
Our programs include in-school and after-school programs in public schools, summer programs, and free weekend chess tournaments.
The mission of Chess-in-the-Schools is to motivate and engage children from low-income communities. By using the game of chess as an educational tool, we enhance children's higher - order thinking skills, self-confidence, academic achievement and social skills.
Our programs include in-school and after-school programs in public schools, summer programs, and free weekend chess tournaments.
Issue Areas Include
- Children & Youth
- Education
Location & Contact
- nalston@chessintheschools.org
- 520 Eighth Ave, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10018, United States
