Causes: Children & Youth, Education, Educational Services, Recreation & Sports, Sports, Youth Development
Mission: Our mission is to help children develop skills necessary for success in school and life by learning chess.
Results: According to a study funded by the US Congress and conducted by the Northwest Regional Education Laboratory, students in the Chess for Success program:Tested 17% higher in math and 10% higher in reading. For more information on this research go to:http://www. chessforsuccess. org/schools/study
Target demographics: bridge the achievement gap
Direct beneficiaries per year: over 3,000 students in 71 schools, 19 districts and 9 counties.
Geographic areas served: title 1 schools in Oregon and SW Washington
Programs: after school chess clubs. We use chess as a vehicle to teach children strategy and critical thinking skills which directly transfer into the classroom. Our students have been proven to score 17% higher in math and 10% higher in reading. We are making a difference!
Mission: Our mission is to help children develop skills necessary for success in school and life by learning chess.
Results: According to a study funded by the US Congress and conducted by the Northwest Regional Education Laboratory, students in the Chess for Success program:Tested 17% higher in math and 10% higher in reading. For more information on this research go to:http://www. chessforsuccess. org/schools/study
Target demographics: bridge the achievement gap
Direct beneficiaries per year: over 3,000 students in 71 schools, 19 districts and 9 counties.
Geographic areas served: title 1 schools in Oregon and SW Washington
Programs: after school chess clubs. We use chess as a vehicle to teach children strategy and critical thinking skills which directly transfer into the classroom. Our students have been proven to score 17% higher in math and 10% higher in reading. We are making a difference!
2701 Nw Vaughn Suite 101, Portland, OR 97210
503-295-1230
Children & Youth
Portland
