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Education Administration ProgramsAlabama, United States51-200 Employees
The Knight School is an education program based in Birmingham, Alabama, that applies a curriculum-based, high-energy approach to teaching chess to children. Originating in 2007 from a high school chess team, the organization has expanded to elementary and preschool classrooms and operates in over 18 metropolitan areas nationwide, delivering chess activities through learning centers, schools, and after-care facilities. Its model focuses on engaging students in problem-solving and skill-building through chess, aiming to support cognitive development and life skills without relying on traditional lecture-based instruction. The company serves educational institutions and learning centers as its primary customers, providing an alternative format for classroom enrichment and after-school programming. The Knight School positions itself within the education administration space, leveraging a scalable program that can be integrated into existing school or community learning environments, with ongoing recruitment for part-time coaching roles and opportunities for expansion into new markets.