importance of Intermediate School 318

Intermediate School 318 is the school in Brooklyn, New York where Elizabeth Spiegel works as the chess teacher. Under her tutelage, IS318 won all three grade levels in 2008, even when competing against much more privileged, exclusive private schools. Spiegel has been criticized for her harsh approach to students - making them reenact every match and vocalizing her criticisms of poor moves - but it's clear that her methods produce results.