Mouse - Tech with Purpose

Since 2018, the West Side Community Fund has contributed over $1 million to organizations serving Chelsea, Hudson Yards, and Hell’s Kitchen. In 2024, Mouse received two grants from WSCF to provide AI and technology education to high school students in the community. We are grateful for their support and proud to be featured in their 2024 Impact Report.

Thank you for your continued support!

K-12 Education Ecosystem & Partners!

Mouse is proud to welcome Ron Summers to the newly created role of Chief Impact Officer.
Previously CEO of Code Nation and Executive Director of CS4All at New York City Public Schools , Ron is a catalyst for systems change in K-12 education that provide computational agency and career-ready experiences for students.

Ron brings extensive expertise in the education and technology sectors from his 25 year career as a web developer, educator, and organizational leader. He has successfully driven measurable impact for students and cultivated partnership communities that foster innovation, growth, and sustainability.
Ron is a fierce advocate for equitable access to computational thinking, CS and AI education. He follows a modular-approach to building pathways to tech driven careers for students that is grounded in “exposure, access, and inclusion” at its core.

Ron believes that “our job is to create eureka moments for students that spark their imagination, provide them with future-facing fluency and skills, and deliver accessible on-ramps to economic mobility in a tech-driven world.”

As Chief Impact Officer, Ron will spearhead program innovation, our multi-year impact strategy. and the expansion of Mouse’s career-connected AI and CS experiences.

🎉 What a night! Last night, the Mouse Holiday Mentor Mixer at Amazon.com HQ brought together an incredible community of volunteers ready to make a difference in NYC schools. 🌟 Our new and returning Classroom Mentors enjoyed an evening of networking, food & drink, and the chance to learn about supporting NYC students in STEM and AI careers. A huge thank you to our attendees, and to Amazon for hosting. Together, we’re shaping the future! Are you ready to make a difference? Visit bit.ly/MouseClassroomMentor to sign up today. 💻✨

To all the teachers, mentors, and role models in STEM: Thank you for guiding the next generation of scientists, engineers, and thinkers. 💙 Today, we celebrate YOU!

Are you interested in bringing accessible AI education and career mentorship to your students? There’s still time to join our cohort of schools, and help your students to become to leaders and change makers of tomorrow! Learn more about how AI can empower and enable your students to embrace their : mouse.org/aidesignleague

What an amazing week! 🙌 Huge thanks to CSforALL for bringing together national AI and CS education thought leaders at the . It was truly inspiring! Mouse is prepared to meet this AI education moment with our unplugged AI Fundamentals course. A special shoutout to our fellow panelists Code.org, Carnegie Mellon University, and Maker Maven for such an engaging and insightful discussion on making AI education accessible to all! 💡👨‍💻

Don’t forget to join Mouse today at the to explore ways that AI education can be accessible and engaging for students, teachers, and policymakers! We’re so excited to engage with and hear from our fellow panelists: Code.org, Carnegie Mellon University, and Maker Maven!

Mouse is proud to join other national thought leaders this week at the for inspiring conversations on achieving equity and inclusion in CS and AI education. We are thrilled to join the community as we come together to share, learn, and celebrate the national CSforALL movement this week in Milwaukee!

We’re delighted to share that Mouse will be attending the eighth annual ! As the CSforALL community comes together, we’re excited to explore ways to increase access and equity, expand teacher training and support, enhance curriculum and assessment, and turn passion into action for real-world AI & CS education impact!

Mouse is honored to be a part of Figma’s new Times Square campaign featuring six incredible student-created digital prototypes, created by students in Mouse’s AI Design League course!

1️⃣ Arrive Assist (https://emoticon.mouse.org/2024/arrive-assist) from J.H.S. 118 William W. Niles School: Sharing information and support services for newly arrived immigrants.

2️⃣ Community Connect (https://emoticon.mouse.org/2024/community-connect) from New Dorp High School: A platform connecting volunteers with local nonprofits to make a difference in the community.

3️⃣ Wizi (https://emoticon.mouse.org/2024/wizi) from Thomas A. Edison CTE High School: An app focused on education and skills training to empower learners.

4️⃣ Collie Assist (https://emoticon.mouse.org/2024/collieassist) from Thomas A. Edison CTE High School: Familiarizing students with the college application process and providing resources.

5️⃣ Pocket Pantry (https://emoticon.mouse.org/2024/pocket-pantry) from Academy of Innovative Technology: Providing localized information on food pantries.

6️⃣ Clubhub (https://emoticon.mouse.org/2024/clubhub) from New Dorp High School: Helping students find clubs and events at their school.

Want to learn more? Visit emoticon.mouse.org/2024 to explore the projects online. Let’s celebrate the future of design and social impact! 🌍💡

What a summer! 🏖 In partnership with Code.org, Math for America, Smart Start, and Microsoft, Mouse provided professional development courses to 217 teachers throughout New York City! This was our largest, most impactful series of summer professional development courses yet, and we couldn’t be more proud of all of the teachers who will take their new computer science knowledge back to their classrooms!

🎉📚 Happy First Day of School, NYC Public Schools! 🎓✨

Today marks the beginning of what promises to be Mouse’s largest and most impactful year yet. We’re excited to see our students dive into new learning experiences, embrace challenges, and achieve amazing milestones.

Here’s to a fantastic year ahead filled with growth, success, and memorable moments. Let’s make the most of this incredible journey together!

Welcome back and best of luck to all our students, parents, and educators! 🚀🌟

We had a great day yesterday at Amazon.com celebrating Emoti-Con 2024, where we showcased the creativity of 200+ Design League students from 12 schools across NYC & Newark! Thank you to our mentors who offered guidance to students, and congrats to all of our winners and participants!

✨ Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to our Design League educator community! On behalf of everyone at Mouse, thank you for all that you do to inspire students' exploration and innovation in tech & design.

Congrats to the Academy of Innovative Technology High School for their first Career and Technical Education Expo! We were honored to be invited to celebrate all the great work that these high school students have achieved, and to receive an award for our technology education and mentorship initiatives.

From Web Design to Robotics to Human-Centered Design projects that better our communities, these high school students utilized fundamentals of our Design League program to showcase how they will become the next generation of diverse STEM leaders!

Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us at Caveat last Thursday. Mentors and educators: your dedication and energy have made all the virtual classroom visits such a powerful success this year. On behalf of all our Design League students, we thank you for sharing your career passion, authentic voice, and creating invaluable student experiences!

Also, special thank you to all our Corporate Supporters including: RBC , Amazon.com , Adobe , Google , and Siegel+Gale

We are so excited to meet the city’s future tech leaders at the 2024 NYC CS Fair presented by Gotham Gives! This event brings together nonprofits, colleges, and corporations to meet NYC students.

They are still looking for volunteers to help run the event! If you’re a college student interested in meeting these companies, sign up for a shift. You can learn more about volunteering at this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R5Wk1eyl1HeyTC8VD_rZsGfsKHiXwSY8/view?usp=sharing

The deadline to apply is March 20th!