Interview Summary
Since 1986, Chess in the Schools (CIS) has been focused on making chess accessible to underserved youths in New York City. Many of CIS employees have been with the organization since 2000. Ot is wonderful to watch kids grow and build a great chess community.
Chess in the Schools’ chess efforts have five components: in- school program, free scholastic tournaments, the Teacher Training Institute, the College Bound Program, and the Summer Camps.
Over 500,000 students in New York City have taken part in the activities organized by Chess in the Schools. CIS is hoping to further expand its alumni network and help more people to benefit from chess.
Chess in the Schools is seeing a chess boom in New York City, which is consistent with the national trend.
Chess in the Schools highly values the superb quality of lessons offered by Chess for Unity coaches and hopes to continue the collaboration with Chess for Unity.
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