Press Releases

February 01, 2010 - Press Release

MOUSE Receives Public Relations Grant from CyberAlert

MOUSE is pleased to have been selected to receive a PR grant from CyberAlert, a worldwide online news monitoring, press clipping TV news monitoring and social media monitoring service. Read More ›
January 25, 2010 - Press Release

Lower East Side Preparatory MOUSE Squad Selected to Participate in START Initiative Launched by Microsoft and the Corporation for National and Community Service

Lower East Side Preparatory High School is one of six schools selected to participate in the Service & Technology Academic Resource Team (START), an initiative focused on integrating service-learning and technology in the classroom. Read More ›
November 13, 2009 - Press Release

NYC Public School Students Learn Technology and Leadership Skills at an Exciting Team Training Event Hosted by MOUSE

On Saturday, November 7, a record number of NYC public school students from 16 schools in all five boroughs, attended the MOUSE Team Training event, held at Access School in Manhattan. Read More ›
October 12, 2009 - Press Release

MS&L New York Presents $100,000 MS&L Be:CAUSE Community Connected Award to MOUSE

MS&L, one of the world's leading communications firms, has announced that MOUSE is the recipient of the first ever MS&L Be:CAUSE Community Connected Award. Read More ›
September 30, 2009 - Press Release

New York City Council Member James F. Gennaro Presents Proclamation Recognizing Students in the MOUSE Program at Thomas A. Edison Career and Technology High School

MOUSE and City Council Member James F. Gennaro, are hosting an event to congratulate and recognize the significant accomplishments of students participating in the MOUSE program at Thomas A. Edison Career & Technology High School. Read More ›
August 25, 2009 - Press Release

MOUSE Partners With Best Buy To Host Innovative Summer Technology Academy at the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum

MOUSE, a New York City nonprofit organization, is partnering with Best Buy/Geek Squad to convene the 2nd Annual Summer Technology Academy, providing an exciting opportunity to engage and inspire students across New York City to become future leaders in technology. Read More ›
July 29, 2009 - Press Release

CPS Partners with Best Buy for Geek Squad Summer Academy

Chicago Public School students entering grades 6 through 12 this coming school year will have the opportunity to increase their technological know-how thanks to the Geek Squad Summer Academy. Read More ›
June 25, 2009 - Press Release

Gaming for a Better World: Teens Advance Social Causes Using Digital Media

(o.o) First Annual NYC Youth Media & Technology Festival at The New School Saturday, June 27, 2009 A daylong festival will spotlight the growing movement among teenagers in New York and nationally to create video games, films and other digital tools to advance social causes in a youthful and technologically literate language. Read More ›
May 08, 2009 - Press Release

Technology Program in City Schools Provides Opportunities for Students, Opens Doors for Graduates

Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Education Committee Chair Robert Jackson and Technology Committee Chair Gale Brewer today joined with MOUSE to release a report on the performance of the citywide technology in education program “MOUSE Squad.” The study was conducted over the course of three years by Fordham University and evaluates the impact of the technology education program in New York City schools. Read More ›
February 06, 2009 - Press Release

Broad Coalition Supports Mayoral Control of Schools, Will Advocate For Its Renewal

More Than 30 Community Groups, Representing Thousands of Parents and Families, Join with Learn NY 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 Alumni; Field Support Representative, MOUSE

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 citied 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 word. This program... read more ›

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

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