What quality out-of-school-time programming does for kids with Kevin Cripe
What quality out-of-school-time programming does for kids with Kevin Cripe  
Podcast: Talking About Kids
Published On: Mon May 04 2026
Description: Send us Fan MailKevin Cripe changed the culture of his under-resourced school in Modesto, California, with an afterschool program devoted to…chess. Kevin and I discuss his motivation for starting the program, how he did it, and, importantly, why he chose chess. I believe the lessons Kevin learned in the process can benefit all out-of-school time (OST) programs. More information about Kevin – including information on his books, how to engage him as speaker, and a picture of one his many chess champions with an enormous trophy – is at talkingaboutkids.com.