http://edutechchess.com/whychess.html -
an article by Jim Celone that contributes much
to the debate on the educational benefits of children learning chess.
[Jim Celone is a graduate of Yale University and holds a
M.S. in Statistics. He currently teaches AP Calculus and AP Statistics at
West Haven High School. He is a USCF Certified Chess Coach and Tournament
Director, and coaches the chess team at West Haven High School, winning the
Connecticut State Championship in 1997, 1999, 2000 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004,
and the 2004 U1500 National High School Chess Championship. He was honored
as 2002 CT Chess Coach of the Year. He runs 13 local elementary school chess
programs in the Greater New Haven area.] He can be reached by email at
jcel@aol.com.
