45: How Chess Clubs Can Benefit Students w/ Shawn Simmons
What if one of the most valuable learning experiences you could offer students doesn't require a field, a stage, or even a classroom lesson?In this episode, Cody and Dave welcome Shawn Simmons to explore the power of chess in schools. Shawn has spent more than 20 years building chess opportunities for students, including growing the Lower Bucks County Scholastic Chess League from just six schools to as many as 24 teams.Shawn shares why chess can be so much more than a game. From building friendships between students who might never otherwise connect to developing concentration, mental…
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