BIIE 240: Defying Academic Achievement Stereotypes through Chess with Kevin Cripe

BIIE 240: Defying Academic Achievement Stereotypes through Chess with Kevin Cripe This week, Ryan sits with Kevin Cripe, a former 27-year veteran of the Modesto County Schools, author, and motivational speaker. Kevin shares his experiences in creating an award-winning after-school chess program for students who came from socio-economically challenged backgrounds, his perspective on school technology policies, closing the achievement gap in schools, childhood moral development, and more. Tune in! You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting http://kevincripemotivationalspeaker.com/  Don’t just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasInEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair) Producer: Laura Blanco