Chess in Brazilian Public Schools - Documentary

Since 1991, Chess-in-the-Schools has taught, inspired, and empowered more than ,000 students in Brazilian public schools. Through structured classroom, after-school, weekend, and summer programs, They use chess as an educational tool to promote learning and to help young people develop skills in critical thinking and problem solving. Chess helps promote intellectual growth and has been shown to improve academic performance. Students who learn chess through the Chess-in-the-Schools curriculum are: 1. using their chess skills to achieve academic success, 2. more likely to attend school on a regular basis, 3. more likely to solve conflicts using peaceful means, and 4. creating lasting friendship during chess tournaments and after-school clubs.