The Mouse Bridging The Technology Gap For At-Risk And Underserved Teens
Mouse- A New York City-based non-profit, founded in 1997 by Andrew Rasiej a local entrepreneur, has taken on the mission of providing at risk and underserved youth with the skills essential for their academic and career success. The Mouse Squad program trains students to become digital media and technology experts in their schools. The Mouse programs strive to enhance learning by improving students’ use of technology. Not only do children improve in digital media and technology skills they also gain self-esteem. mouse.org Mouse Squad and Mouse Corps. provide will real world experience in technology use in academics and through real world internships. They provide services via nearly 400 sites in states including New York, California, Illinois and Texas. Their track record speaks for itself. Since 1997 more than 170,000 students have participated in Mouse programs. School principals where students have participated in Mouse programs report 70% improvement in school atten