International Chess Day celebrates a game that continues to connect millions of people across the globe. Every year on July 20, chess enthusiasts around the world celebrate International Chess Day, a tribute to one of humanity’s oldest and most beloved strategy games. The date marks the founding of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) on July […]
A short few columns in the January 19-25 issue of The Economist brings good news about school reform that could help improve the education and lives of poor (and other) students. The article states that such traits as curiosity, optimism, conscientiousness and determination are indicators of success. Intelligence and learning alone don’t bring about academic achievement. And, […]
