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| | From Our Executive Director |
| | | Dear Friends,
Many thanks to you – our friends and partners – for helping MOUSE to extend its impact to a growing number of young people across the country. It is with your support that MOUSE continues to engage students, cultivate leaders and transform the lives of the young people we serve.
It has been a very exciting school year for MOUSE! We are especially pleased to share that MOUSE was recently awarded a landmark grant from the US Department of Commerce Broadband Technology Opportunities Program. As part of the NYC Connected Learning Initiative, MOUSE will receive $1.1 million to support the use of technology to enhance learning for underserved youth in 100 new schools in NYC!
This grant recognizes the value of empowering our nation's youth with the technology and leadership skills essential to their success. We look forward to keeping you informed of our progress as we embark upon this very exciting initiative!
Have a wonderful summer!
Carole J. Wacey
Executive Director
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MOUSE is thrilled to be receiving $1.1 million to support the use of technology for underserved youth in 100 new NYC schools! NYC Connected Learning will provide a set of tools to enrich the home learning environment and to empower educators in using technology to enhance learning and strengthen ties between teachers, parents and students. Read More>
MOUSE is one of six nonprofit organizations to reach the Finalist Round of the 2010 New York Times Company Nonprofit Excellence Awards. These awards recognize management excellence and encourage innovation among New York’s large and diverse nonprofit community. Read More>
MOUSE Students from across NYC received a "behind the scenes" look at how technology powers HBO and learned about the range of exciting career opportunities in Information Technology (IT). Read More >
MOUSE is pleased to have been selected as a 2010 Community TeamWorks Partner. Goldman Sachs Community TeamWorks volunteers will provide MOUSE students with professional development training in the areas of career pathways, cover letter and resume writing and networking. Read More >
On February 17th, Luz Minaya, MOUSE Squad Coordinator, and Juan Garzon, MOUSE Field Support Representative, were interviewed on BRONXNET “Dialogo Abierto," a Spanish language program focused on topics of interest to the Latino community. Read More > | | |
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On March 5th, the US Department of Education released a draft of the National Educational Technology Plan,
"Transforming American Education: Learning Powered by Technology." MOUSE is very pleased to be featured in this report as an organization empowering students to be valued technical resources in their schools. Read More >
MOUSE students stood before a crowd of more than 500 at
NY Tech Meetup on Tuesday May 4th to request internships from some of the most innovative members of New York City’s tech community. Read More >
On Saturday, June 19th, MOUSE students will join over 100 NYC youth to showcase their use of digital media and technology at Emoti-Con, the 2nd Annual Youth Media and Technology Festival. Read More>
Stay current on all the latest news about MOUSE programs and events – and be a part of the discussion! MOUSE recently enhanced our Facebook page to include videos, photos, website links and dynamic news feed. We hope you will join our expanding community! | |
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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.
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Abilene ISD advisor Nathan Monroe presented the MOUSE Squad program to a group of educators at the Texas Computer Educators Association Conference in Austin, Texas. Teachers, administrators, and support staff were enthusiastic about all the possibilities MOUSE has to offer. Read More >
On Saturday, February 28th, students and educators from schools across New York City participated in MOUSE Squad Team Training, held at Robert F. Wagner Junior High School. Team Training prepares students to provide technology support and play a leadership role in their schools. Read More>
MOUSE Squad students and educators attended several "UnPlugged" Events including Garage Robotics, Digital Storytelling and the Technology of Comics, providing them the opportunity to connect with other Squads and experience the use of technology in exciting real world contexts. Read More >
MOUSE Corps students attended career workshops and broadened their professional experience through Shadowships at companies and organizations across New York City, including New York City Council, MS&L, Sullivan & Cromwell and Time Inc. Read More > | | |
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For almost ten years, UBS has provided invaluable support for the growth and success of the MOUSE Squad program, including our expansion efforts in New York, Connecticut and Illinois, as well as in curriculum and training enhancement nationwide. Read More > | | |
| | MOUSE Board and Staff News | |
| MOUSE extends a warm welcome to Ted Cohen to the MOUSE Board of Directors. Ted is Managing Partner of TAG Strategic,
the premier digital entertainment consulting firm. Ted brings a wealth of experience to MOUSE in the areas of technology and digital music. We look forward to his involvement on our Board and his broadening opportunities for our students in this very exciting area. Read More >
MOUSE is very pleased to welcome Samantha Brody in her role as Operations Coordinator. Samantha recently completed a year of service with City Year Chicago where she was responsible for developing and managing a leadership development program for underserved middle school youth. Read More >
MOUSE sends our very best to Alexis Aquino, formerly Operations Manager, who recently left MOUSE to pursue his long-term interest in the culinary arts. We thank Alexis for being an integral member of the MOUSE team for three years and all he has contributed to our programs and our students!
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