A yearlong, funded partnership between Mouse and NYC Public Schools to foster youth voice and digital innovation
Middle and high school teachers at NYC public schools across the city are bringing Mouse's AI Design League program into their classrooms, guiding student teams as they create meaningful original tech projects, to address a social need in their communities.
Registration for AI Design League is now open for the 2025-26 school year.
Questions? Email designleague@mouse.org
School Eligibility
★ Are you an NYC public middle school or high school?
★ Are you invested in providing transformative, design thinking-based professional development opportunities for your teachers?
★ Are you interested in bringing career connected learning opportunities through tech industry professional mentorships?
★ Are you committed to fostering youth voice, creativity, and project-based learning?
Learn more about AI Design League in NYCPS
Students and educators share AI Design League's impact in the classrooms:
Alumni share AI Design League's impact on their careers:
Educator Impact Highlights
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Impact |
Description |
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7+ hours of Professional Development |
Empower educators with Design Thinking pedagogy, to transform classroom experiences. |
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Professional Peer Connections |
Membership in AI Design League Professional Learning Communities (PLC) for continued growth |
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Computer Science Literacy Training |
Training in Artificial Intelligence, UX/UI, coding, computational thinking |
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User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) Literacy |
Training in digital app design, wireframing & prototype development |
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Data-driven Tools for Student Performance |
Access to pre- and post-student measurement data in SEL & career readiness |
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Digital Portfolios |
Educators document their program integration plan, their learning and reflection, and their students’ progress |
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Community Engagement |
Leadership opportunity with AI Design League Student App Presentation Day |
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Content Library Access |
Access to AI Design League digital learning platform and curriculum on Mouse Create, which includes over 200+ STEM resources and activities. |
Student Impact Highlights
Impact | Description |
|---|---|
Career Connected Learning | Access the problem-finding and problem-solving skills required for accessing the jobs of tomorrow. |
University Pathways | Connect AI Design League students to opportunities to further their STEM education at major academic institutions across the country |
Tech Professional Mentorships | Build relationships with tech professionals who help students see themselves belonging within tech career pathways. |
Computer Science & STEM Learning | Skills include: Computational Thinking, Digital Fluency, User Research and Design Thinking, User-Centric Design Principles, and Human-Centered Design Methodology |
Design Thinking Learning | Skills include: Problem-solving and Critical Thinking, Collaboration and Teamwork, Project Management |
Social-Emotional & Career Readiness | Capacities include: Goal Orientation, Growth Orientation, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Innovation and Entrepreneurial Mindset |
Communication & Presentation Skills | Communicate complex ideas concisely and effectively, enhancing their presentation and public speaking skills. |
The highest growth for Student's Career Readiness capacity is seen in Goal Orientation and Creativity and Innovation.
Learn more about student outcomes and see example projects. AI Design League Main Page >
About Our Partnership
2023-2024 Mouse AI Design League Program
In 2023-2024, Mouse supported 36 schools across New York City's five boroughs in partnership with New York City Public Schools.
2860 students -- engaged with AI Design League curriculum in classrooms and after school programs.
58 teachers -- received professional development and individual coaching sessions, in partnership with each school’s designated AI Design League Ambassador (Principal, AP, or designee).
80 tech and design professionals -- spent over 130 hours mentoring classes of students and reviewing projects as students developed community-centered design projects.
210+ final projects -- were presented at school-wide fairs, and winners had the opportunity to showcase their projects at the 2024 Emoti-Con.
Questions? Email: designleague@mouse.org
