MOUSE News

July 19, 2010 - Mouse News

A MOUSE in the McGraw-Hill Education (MHE) House

McGraw-Hill Education’s mission to help students of all ages connect, learn and succeed in a global economy extends to the company’s philanthropic efforts. Since 2003, McGraw-Hill has partnered with MOUSE, a nonprofit that offers technology-based opportunities for underserved students throughout the world. Read More ›
July 15, 2010 - Mouse News

Best Buy Releases "Teen Voice 2010," a National Study Highlighting the Importance of Meaningful Teen-Adult Relationships

Teen Voice 2010: Relationships That Matter to America's Teens" is a national survey of 1,860 15-year-olds conducted by Search Institute and sponsored by Best Buy. Read More ›
July 12, 2010 - Mouse News

MOUSE to Receive $299K from The New York City Council For FY11 School Year

MOUSE is honored to be receiving a total of $299K from the New York City Council in the upcoming FY11 school year. For more than ten years, the New York City Council has been a valued partner to MOUSE. Read More ›
June 02, 2010 - Mouse News

MOUSE Students To Present at Emoti-con NYC Youth Media & Technology Festival

On Saturday, June 19th, 2010, MOUSE students will gather with over 100 New York City youth at the New York Public Library to showcase their use of digital media and technology at Emoti-Con, the second NYC Youth Media and Technology Festival. Read More ›
May 18, 2010 - Mouse News

MOUSE Reaches Finalist Round of the New York Times Company Nonprofit Excellence Awards

MOUSE is one of six nonprofit organizations to reach the Finalist Round of the 2010 New York Times Company Nonprofit Excellence Awards. The New York Times Nonprofit Excellence Awards recognize management excellence and encourage innovations among New York’s large and diverse nonprofit community. Read More ›
May 10, 2010 - Mouse News

NYC MOUSE Squads Attend Exciting "UnPlugged" Events

“UnPlugged Events” provide opportunities for NYC MOUSE Squad students and educators to join other Squads around shared interests and to connect students’ skills and enthusiasm to topics beyond the help desk, including Robotics, Digital Storytelling and the technology of Comics. Read More ›
May 10, 2010 - Mouse News

MOUSE Squad of California Offers Summer Programs and Internships

In collaboration with corporate partners, MSCA offers our MOUSE Squads tech industry employee volunteers, IT support field trips and new this summer, work-study internships for high school students. This year, MSCA will also be implemented as a component of several summer programs and camps. Read More ›
May 10, 2010 - Mouse News

MOUSE Partner Spotlight: UBS

For almost ten years UBS, has supported MOUSE in its expansion efforts in New York, Connecticut and Illinois, as well as in curriculum and training enhancement nationwide. Read More ›
May 06, 2010 - Mouse News

MOUSE to Receive $1.1 Million as Part of NYC Connected Learning Initiative

MOUSE will receive $1.1 million to support the use of technology to enhance learning for underserved youth in 100 NYC city schools. This includes a landmark grant awarded from the US Department of Commerce Broadband Technology Opportunities Program. Read More ›
May 04, 2010 - Mouse News

NYC MOUSE Squads Present at District 75 Achievement Fair

On Saturday, May 1st, several MOUSE Squad programs were featured at the District 75 Annual Achievement Fair. The theme for this year's Annual Fair was "Achievement," which was very clearly displayed by MOUSE Squad Students from Queens Vocational, Jeffrey M. Rapport School for Career Development and PS256/43. Read More ›

The list of what I have learned from the MOUSE Squad program can go on forever. The training has helped me to be confident about what I do and has taught me... read more ›

– Jessica Alberto, MOUSE Squad Member, Thomas A. Edison Career & Technology High School

MOUSE Squad has provided invaluable assistance to our school and made technology easy for our entire staff. Those on MOUSE Squad are surrounded by students who are successful inside and outside the classroom. read more ›

– Anthony Barbetta, Principal, Thomas A. Edison Career & Technology High School

I recognize MOUSE for its dedication to providing our city’s schools with the technological tools and support to keep our children competitive in the information age. read more ›

– Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor, New York City

The experiences that MOUSE provides its participants help ensure that high school graduates are prepared for good jobs during the summer and in their future careers. MOUSE’s unique emphasis on technology training... read more ›

– Gale Brewer, New York City Council Member, Technology Committee Chair

I love finishing school and coming to MOUSE. I love the teamwork and the time to learn new things about computers. read more ›

– Aram Buenaventura, MOUSE Squad Member, High School for Arts & Technology

When I started the internship, my manager brought me to the trading floor. It was the best thing in the world to see all the traders and to know they were my clients,... read more ›

– Duckens Durosier, MOUSE Squad Alumni, Junior Analyst, Citi

To me, programs like this don't exactly go to every school around. I enjoy the program and what they teach. My interest in technology has enhanced greatly because of MOUSE Squad. read more ›

– Ally Garcia, MOUSE Squad Member, High School for Arts & Technology

Participating in the MOUSE Squad gave me a true sense of purpose. I never could have imagined in just 8 years, I would be CEO of my own technology consulting firm and... read more ›

– Juan Garzon, MOUSE Squad Alumnus; Field Support Representative, MOUSE

The people at MOUSE are a living, breathing testament to the notion that when an organization is centered around a thoughtful and attainable goal—staffed by competent, bright and passionate individuals—there is very little... read more ›

– Mehran Ghaffarsamar , MOUSE Intern, Baruch College

Our MOUSE Squad students are demonstrating leadership skills, learning about responsibilities and how to communicate with adults. This program is inspiring our students and giving them a glimpse of future career opportunities. read more ›

– Carla Haakma, Principal, Los Arboles Elementary School, California

MOUSE Squad students learn many skills frequently cited by employers as keys to success in the workplace, including leadership, communication, teamwork problem solving and time management. read more ›

– Jan Half, Executive Director, MOUSE Squad of California

We recognize that student attendance and graduation are increasingly important issues facing public schools. We are looking to target specific schools as we have seen the TechCrew program have a positive impact in... read more ›

– Victor Herrera, Student Tech Services, Chicago Public Schools

For our school, MOUSE Squad plays an integral role in supporting our technology, saving us both time and money. But more importantly, students participate in positive experiences that give them a strong... read more ›

– Seth Hubbert, Faculty Coordinator, High School for Arts & Technology

What excites me most about MOUSE Squad is going to fix computers and hanging out with friends. I really think MOUSE Squad pushes you to try and learn new things. read more ›

– Danielle Jacobs, MOUSE Squad Member, Cooper High School, Abilene Texas

MOUSE is a valued NYC Department of Education partner--their programs are well aligned with NYC and national education priorities. MOUSE programs build important 21st century skills and prepare students to be successful... read more ›

– Joel Klein, Chancellor, New York City Department of Education

MOUSE has been able to light my path of maturity. Being shown everything I can do, and looking back at everything I’ve been a part of, I now realize what I want... read more ›

– Ryan Mason, MOUSE Squad Alumni, School of the Future

MOUSE Squad has taught me the skills I need for the future. read more ›

– Ismelda Monegro, Bea Fuller Rodgers School, New York

Leadership, pride, self confidence and a sense of responsibility -- this is the impact of the MOUSE Squad program on our students. read more ›

– Norma Perez, Principal, Bea Fuller Rodgers School, New York

MOUSE Squad has proven time and again that students who graduate after participating are more equipped for the next stage in their lives, especially in today’s vast information technology world. This program... read more ›

– Christine C. Quinn, Speaker, New York City Council

MOUSE has provided life changing experiences for me that have added tremendously to my passion for technology… regardless of the company or industry, you will always need technology and the skills we learn... read more ›

– Leroy Tindi, MOUSE Squad Alum, Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy

Through the CPS TechCrew program, I have learned how to explore computers, how to fix problems that are usually deferred to someone else, and what it's like to work on a team that... read more ›

– Simon Vecchioni, CPS TechCrew Member, Northside College Prep High School, Chicago

What excites me most about being part of this program is that I get to interact with other students who share the same goals and who hope to learn more on how to... read more ›

– Monique Williams, Chicago TechCrew Member, Tarkington School of Excellence