Trailer
Brooklyn public school I.S. 318, serving mostly minority students from working-class families, has won more than 30 national chess championships, the country’s best record.
The Push for Extracurricular Activities
In this extended interview, Principal Rubino describes the importance of extracurriculars in a public school system.
High Stakes Tests
Mr. Pultz tells his students about the New York City high school placement tests and Alexis Paredes considers his future.
Benefits of Chess
Chess coach Elizabeth Vicary explains how teaching kids chess encourages them to think differently about the learning experience.
Preview
Follow five members of a champion chess team from a below-the-poverty-line junior high in Brooklyn.
Swagger: The Antidote for Disappointment
Family members and school staff support Justus Williams, a chess prodigy who is having difficulty dealing with losing.
Best Kept Secret: Filmmaker Interview
The filmmakers of 'Best Kept Secret' discuss autism and the issues facing families dealing with the "aging out" process.
Best Kept Secret: Introduction
An introduction to Newark's John F. Kennedy High School, teacher Janet Mino and her students.
Best Kept Secret: Discussing Plans for Erik After Graduation
Janet Mino and Erik's parents discuss his plan after graduation.
Best Kept Secret: Prom Night
The graduating students at JFK in Newark, NJ celebrate their send off with prom.
Best Kept Secret: Janet Mino
Hear what the inspiring teacher of 'Best Kept Secret' has to say about autism and "aging out" of the education system.
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