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| From Our Executive Director |
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Dear Friend,
The recent White House announcement of Digital Promise, a national center focused on identifying breakthrough technologies that can transform teaching and learning, reaffirms the significant opportunity that technology can provide in preparing today’s youth to be successful in their future.
At MOUSE, we see the promise that technology provides our students every day. In our recent Program Evaluation, students across the country shared that as a result of participating in MOUSE, they are improving teambuilding and critical thinking skills, more likely to attend college, and better prepared to enter the workforce. MOUSE Coordinators added that their students feel more positive about their future and are more motivated to pursue careers involving technology.
Dhondup Namgyl, featured in this newsletter, is just one of many examples. Dhondup is a 12th grade student at International High School, who spent his summer as an intern in the Desktop Support Group at Citi, where he built upon his previous experiences with MOUSE and experienced Wall Street for the very first time.
Thank you for you commitment to MOUSE. With your support, we will continue to prepare and inspire youth to be the innovators of tomorrow!
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Best,
Carole
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| Headlines |
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MOUSE greatly appreciates receiving $303.5K from Speaker Christine C. Quinn and the NYC Council for the FY12 school year, the largest contribution in the history of our partnership. Read More >
MOUSE is pleased to announce an exciting partnership with the Ford Foundation and their recent Good Neighborhood Committee grant to support the MOUSE Squad program at Access School and provide opportunities for NYC youth in the area near their headquarters in Midtown Manhattan. Read More >
MOUSE is featured in the Best Buy 2011 Sustainability Report, which highlights Best Buy's commitment to provide access to technology solutions that build stronger communities and have a positive impact on our connected world. Read More >
MOUSE proudly announces results of our FY11 Annual Program Evaluation reaffirming the positive outcomes of our programs on students, teachers and schools across the country. Read More >
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| National Updates |
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At ISTE 2011, MOUSE students participated in a panel discussion about technology integration in schools moderated by Karen Cator, US Department of Education, and were selected to present their technology projects in the Student Showcase. Read More >
MOUSE was thrilled to award Hudson High School of Learning Technologies as Best New MOUSE Squad of the Year for 2011, recognizing the valued technical support they provide in their school and their active role in hosting events for MOUSE students across the city. Read More >
Marc Lesser, MOUSE Education Director, is honored to join the HIVE Learning Network Taskforce, funded by the MacArthur Foundation, dedicated to transforming the learning landscape and creating greater learning opportunities for youth. Read More >
Zainab Oni, MOUSE Squad member, was invited to share her unique perspective at The Afterschool Corporation (TASC) forum on Digital Learning, which focused on the potential of using out-of-school time to bring the next generation of learning to kids with the greatest needs. Read More >
MOUSE is pleased to announce the renewal of our Better Business Bureau Accreditation, having met all twenty BBB standards for Charity Accountability. Read More >
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| Across the MOUSE Network |
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On Saturday September 17th, students from across the MOUSE network kicked off the year by attending Maker Faire, the world’s largest showcase of invention and creativity. Read More >
MOUSE is excited to partner with the Community Corps, a program designed by NPower that connects IT volunteers with non-profit organizations. Through our partnership, 11 MOUSE students had the opportunity to shadow professionals at New York Life. Read More >
During Summer 2011, 12 MOUSE students had meaningful internships in companies ranging from financial services to law as well as with tech start-ups. Read More >
On Tuesday July 21st, MOUSE Corps students had the unique opportunity to gain insight into the technology support and infrastructure at JP Morgan Chase, a major global financial services firm. Read More >
MOUSE Squad of California (MSCA) received this inaugural award from the Silicon Valley Education Foundation, recognizing pioneering people, programs and practices that set a new benchmark in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. Read More >
Rebecca Rampy, Instruction Technology Specialist, at the Academy of Technology, Engineering, Math and Science, shares her very positive experience with the MOUSE Squad at her school. Read More >
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| Partnership Spotlight |
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MOUSE greatly values the generous contributions of our In-Kind partners, including providing professional opportunities for MOUSE students, space to host events, legal guidance and communications support. Read More >
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| Board and Staff News |
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MOUSE welcomes Jocelyn Johnson, President & CEO, Gravitas Communications, to our Advisory Board. Jocelyn has more than a decade of experience in public relations and is providing invaluable guidance and insight to MOUSE.
MOUSE is excited to announce that Mike Capobianco has joined the MOUSE team as our new Director of Development. Mike brings extensive development and strategic partnership experience at a time of expansive growth for MOUSE.
MOUSE is thrilled to share two new promotions on our team. After six plus years as a Program Manager at MOUSE, Meredith Summs will be our first Senior Program Manager.
In addition, Ioana Frigura, MOUSE alumnus and long-time MOUSE intern, has joined our team as an Information Systems & Technology Assistant.
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