Press Releases

October 24, 2006 - Press Release

Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrión Visits Award-Winning NYC Middle School Student Tech Leaders at Bronx Writing Academy

NYC-based education nonprofit MOUSE will bring together New York Public Schools education officials, business leaders and Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrión, Jr. for a tour of Bronx Writing Academy’s award-winning MOUSE Squad program. Read More ›
July 06, 2006 - Press Release

Dr. Ann Kirschner Named Dean of CUNY Honors College

Dr. Ann Kirschner, a distinguished innovator in higher education administration and management, has been appointed by the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York as Dean of the CUNY Honors College following a national search, Chancellor Matthew Goldstein announced today. Read More ›
June 27, 2006 - Press Release

Brewer and Jackson Hold Joint Hearing on Improving Student Achievement Through Technology

At 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 2006, Council Member Gale A. Brewer (Council District 6-Manhattan), Chair of the Committee on Technology in Government, and Council Member Robert Jackson (Council District 7-Manhattan), Chair of the Committee on Education, held an oversight hearing to review the city’s progress in advancing the use of technology in public schools to improve student achievement. Read More ›
June 20, 2006 - Press Release

GOT A MINUTE? New York Minute Film Festival Wants Your 60-Second Masterpiece

Online Film Festival Celebrates the Art of Rapid-fire Video Storytelling Read More ›
June 07, 2006 - Press Release

Inner City Public School Students Involved in Youth Technology Leadership Programs to be Honored by New York City Council Members

NYC-based education nonprofit MOUSE will bring together New York Public Schools education officials, business leaders and New York City Council Members Daniel Garodnick, Gale Brewer and Alan Gerson to honor NYC public school students winning the annual MOUSE Squad of the Year award. Read More ›
April 25, 2006 - Press Release

Robert F. Wagner Middle School MOUSE Squad Hosts NYC City Council, Office of Cong. Maloney and Apple Computer

To Showcase a Youth Technology Leadership Program Supporting 89,000 Students and 6,000 Teachers Read More ›
August 01, 2005 - Press Release

Got a Minute? Make a Movie and Support a MOUSE.

Hot New Online Film Festival Announces Relationship with International Non- Profit MOUSE Read More ›
June 12, 2005 - Press Release

MOUSE Chairman and Founder Andrew Rasiej Resigns From Board of Directors

June 13, 2005, New York, NY ‚ Andrew Rasiej, MOUSE Founder and Board Chairman, resigned from the MOUSE Board of Directors to pursue his campaign for Public Advocate of New York City. Read More ›
June 01, 2005 - Press Release

MOUSE Squad Students at Stamford High Sschool are Transforming Their School into a Technology Learning Community of the Future

On Thursday, June 2nd, MOUSE will be joined by their partner, UBS, and other education leaders in Connecticut at Stamford High School to learn how students are acquiring 21st century technology skills and providing cost-saving technology support for their school. Read More ›
May 05, 2005 - Press Release

NYC Teachers Pave the Way to Help Move the City's Public Schools into the 21ST Century

MOUSE will convene NYC teachers, city and corporate leaders at the first annual MOUSE Squad Faculty Advisor Conference. The conference will help connect more than 75 New York City public school teachers (along with other urban districts including Hartford) as they manage student-run computer help desks in their schools through the cost-effective MOUSE Squad program. 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