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CIS is Chess in The School. It is the most famous national elephant non-profit organization in New York. Its school project is only for Title I schools in New York City. The so-called Title I is to receive federal subsidies. The majority of poor students in the school, at least 40% of the students are enjoying a free lunch (some including breakfast). It has about 48 schools under its umbrella, and its programs in schools do not charge students.
According to the website, CIS has taught approximately 600,000 students. Because it is non-profit, it has a lot of research on the relationship between chess and academic performance. (see picture 2)
CIS organizes quite a few tournaments. Also CIS tournaments are free. Students who are not in its program schools can also sign up, but the number is limited to 20 at a time.
There's a scene in the movie "Brooklyn Castle" where CIS helps Rochelle find a GM trainer for free. Among them, CIS director Shawn is my daughter's first opponent at Marshall, whom I still remember.
According to the website, CIS has taught approximately 600,000 students. Because it is non-profit, it has a lot of research on the relationship between chess and academic performance. (see picture 2)
CIS organizes quite a few tournaments. Also CIS tournaments are free. Students who are not in its program schools can also sign up, but the number is limited to 20 at a time.
There's a scene in the movie "Brooklyn Castle" where CIS helps Rochelle find a GM trainer for free. Among them, CIS director Shawn is my daughter's first opponent at Marshall, whom I still remember.
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