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| From Our Executive Director |
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Dear Friend,
As we begin this new year, I am thrilled to share MOUSE's progress in the NYC Connected Learning Program! MOUSE is one of many partners participating in this program focused on improving student achievement and strengthening the connection between schools and home-based learning in high-need schools across New York City.
MOUSE has more than doubled its presence in New York City schools as part of the Connected Learning program, providing new opportunities for hundreds of middle school students to become technology leaders in their schools and communities. As you will see in this issue, our MOUSE Squad students participating in Connected Learning recently had the opportunity to meet NYC Schools Chancellor Cathie Black.
It is an exciting time for MOUSE -- with growth in New York City as well as locations across the country. Thanks to your support, MOUSE will continue to expand our programs, giving students the opportunities to build essential skills and become the talent for the workforce of tomorrow!
Best,
Carole Wacey
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| MOUSE Headlines |
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On January 22nd, MOUSE Squad Students from David A. Boody School (IS 228) participated in the NYC Connected Learning Launch Event and had the opportunity to meet Chancellor Black, Deputy Mayor Walcott, Brooklyn Borough President Markowitz and many other city and elected officials.
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As part of the NYC Connected Learning Program, MOUSE Squads are running in 72 schools, including 67 new schools to the MOUSE Squad program. Read More >
For over 10 years, UBS has been a steadfast supporter of MOUSE, providing more than $500,000 in grants. Most recently, UBS awarded MOUSE with a $35,000 grant to support our programs in Chicago and New York. Read More >
The Verizon Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to MOUSE, which will enable MOUSE to serve the technology integration needs of schools across the city, while promoting 21st century technology literacy and workforce experiences for its students. Read More >
On Monday December 13th, City Council Member Van Bramer presented a Proclamation to the Robert F. Wagner, Jr. SSAT MOUSE Squad recognizing their leadership and significant contributions to their school. Read More > |
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| MOUSE Milestones |
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As an extension of the MOUSE Squad Help Desk Certification, MOUSE is now offering a Specialist Certification in Garage Robotics! This is the first in a series of "Specialist Certifications" designed to grow student interest, enthusiasm and skills. Read More >
MOUSE congratulates schools from across the country as winners of our monthly MicroProject Competitions. Read More >
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce commissioned a study confirming the significance of broadband technology in enhancing educational opportunities for students across our country. We are excited to share that MOUSE is one of the case studies highlighted in this report. Read More >
The New York Technology Council (NYTECH) is a New York City-based association dedicated to the furtherance of the technology industry. NYTECH included MOUSE in the Member Spotlight section of their website. Read More ›
The MOUSE Annual Report (FY10) highlights the impact of MOUSE programs on students and schools throughout the country. To view this report, click here > |
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| MOUSE Across the Country |
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Over 80 MOUSE Squad students and coordinators attend Fall 2010 Team Training Event on Saturday November 13th at Lower East Side Preparatory School. Read More >
On December 8th and 9th, MOUSE partnered with the LAMP (Learning About Multimedia Project) to offer MOUSE Squad students the chance to learn about Public Service Announcements (PSA) and how they can make announcements of their own. Read More >
On Saturday, November 20, MOUSE students attended PlayTech Saturday, a design and technology event hosted by Parsons The New School for Design.
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On November 30th and December 2nd, high school students across seven different MOUSE Squad schools attended our 2nd Annual IDEO Design & Prototyping Workshop Series facilitated by three outstanding volunteers from IDEO. Read More >
MOUSE Corps students toured the Cooper Hewitt, National Design Museum and met Museum Director Bill Moggridge. Read More >
The TechCrew students at Eli Whitney School in Chicago designed a "Find My TechCrew" App which would give them the ability to submit and receive tickets on their phones, so that members could be more responsive when technical issue arise. Read More >
MOUSE Squad of California (MSCA) is running in 90 school and community organization sites this year, expanding to Los Angeles and San Diego. Read More > |
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| MOUSE Board and Staff News |
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MOUSE is excited to welcome two new staff members to our team this winter:
Krizia Sapida joined MOUSE in November and currently serves as one of our Program Managers focusing on development of MOUSE Corps and MOUSE Squad programs and training for students and coordinators in the national MOUSE Squad community. Prior to MOUSE, Krizia served as a 2008 Corps Member with Teach For America
teaching 6th and 7th grade English Language Arts. Read More >
Alex Fleming began with MOUSE this past January and will be our new Training Coordinator. Prior to MOUSE, Alex worked for Boston non-profit HOME Inc
., as a Media Lab Coordinator. A member of the second graduating class of the original High Tech High school in San Diego, Alex is a technological jack of all trades with a penchant for teaching himself new tricks. Read More >
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