MOUSE News

June 30, 2009 - Mouse News

MOUSE Squad of California Summit and Expansion to Southern California

MOUSE Squad of California held its Spring Summit, where MOUSE Squad instructors shared best practices. This event was the culmination of an exciting year of expansion to 60 schools, including seven in Southern California, and field trips to Cisco’s Tech Center and Electronic Arts. Read More ›
June 30, 2009 - Mouse News

New York City MOUSE Squad UnPlugged Events

UnPlugged Events provide opportunities for MOUSE Squad students from New York City to join other Squads around shared interests and to connect students’ skills and enthusiasm to topics beyond the help desk. During the last few months, New York MOUSE Squads have participated in many exciting events, including ComicCon and US First Robotics Competition Read More ›
June 29, 2009 - Mouse News

2009 MOUSE Corps Shadowships

MOUSE Corps provides pathways for students to enhance their skills and career readiness. This year, MOUSE Corps students participated in Job Shadowships at several MOUSE partners, including: EMI, Sullivan & Cromwell, and Time Inc. Read More ›
June 29, 2009 - Mouse News

MOUSE Squad Online Updates

On February 2nd, MOUSE released exciting enhancements to the www.mousesquad.org site. This website facilitates communication and collaboration, as well as features creative work for MOUSE students and educators. Read More ›
June 29, 2009 - Mouse News

2009 MOUSE Squad of the Year and "DIY" Contest Winners

Recognizing outstanding collaboration and contribution to their schools, MOUSE has recently announced the 2009 MOUSE Squad of the Year Awards and Do It Yourself Contest Winners. Read More ›
June 29, 2009 - Mouse News

MOUSE Receives $75,000 Innovation Grant from the Motorola Foundation

The Motorola Foundation’s Innovation Generation grants support programs that engage students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to build the confidence and skills they need for success both now and in the long-term. Read More ›
June 29, 2009 - Mouse News

Best Buy@15: Engage Teens to Grant $250,000

Best Buy created the @15 Program to hear what teens have to say and to empower them to make a difference in the causes they feel are most important. Read More ›
June 29, 2009 - Mouse News

Staff and Board News

MOUSE is pleased to welcome Mayra Linares to our Board of Directors and Deanah Springer-Ishmael as our new MOUSE Director of Development Read More ›
June 29, 2009 - Mouse News

MOUSE Squad Team Training

With a team of diverse youth development specialists, MOUSE has redesigned its MOUSE Squad training format to encourage participatory, project-based learning and team building. Many new and exciting activities were debuted as a result of this new training model. Read More ›
June 29, 2009 - Mouse News

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn Announces Results of Fordham University Study

On May 8th, MOUSE was honored to have City Council Speaker Christine Quinn announce the results of a multi-year study by Fordham University National Center for Schools and Communities at Access, one of our MOUSE Squad schools. 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