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.

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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 attendance and 87 percent of the students have experienced improved ability to use technology. And, according to teachers 87 percent have improved problem-solving skills.

Nancy Amling, Principal, Hudson High School of Learning Technologies says,  “Students in Mouse get the chance to experience collaborations with peers, teachers and the world beyond the classroom by blending blend relevant real-work experiences with student perspective, giving student valued voice.”

MOUSE, an impressive and growing organization that is having a dramatic impact on youth, giving them unique opportunities to develop 21st century skills and to become the future innovators in our digitally connected world,”  according to Susan Bass Roberts, Community Relations Director, Best Buy.

To learn more about individual giving and Partnership support opportunities visit http://www.mouse.org