Partnerships

Prisms (Prisms of Reality) is an immersive learning platform that uses virtual reality (VR) to help students engage with math and science concepts in spatial, hands-on ways.

With Prisms, students “step into” problems rather than just doing them on paper. The platform includes VR modules, teacher dashboards, and coaching to help teachers integrate these experiences into their curriculum. (prismsvr.com)

Partnership Role (for MSI):

• Use their VR modules in MSI’s programming (e.g. in STEM electives)
• Help with training students/teachers on VR tech
• Support evaluating student learning through immersive experiences

The Beam Center is a NYC-based nonprofit that works with youth and schools to build “spectacular projects” in a collaborative, hands-on way.

They help students design and build real physical artifacts, combining art, engineering, design, and community storytelling. (Beam Center)

Partnership Role (for MSI):

• Co‑design maker or STEAM projects (art + engineering)
• Host workshops, build installations for school or community
• Mentor students in project-based learning

The Media Spot facilitates student media productions, and helps schools expand traditional learning to include critical reading, and mindful making of message across any form of media.

TMS helps schools build a media literacy infused curriculum, while forming, sharing and celebrating their school culture through collaborative digital storytelling. (themediaspot.org)

Partnership Role (for MSI):

• Facilitate a student-made documentary about year 1 at MSI
• Collaborate with the library media specialist on spreading media literacy fundamentals to students, and across content areas
• Help staff craft the story of MSI through the school website
• Host workshops on using AI to aid innovative curriculum development

CinemaKidz offers programs and camps where kids learn filmmaking and animation.
They teach storyboarding, editing, animation techniques, and guide students through producing their own films, culminating in a showcase or film festival. (CinemaKidz)

Partnership Role (for MSI):

• Lead workshops or electives in film and animation
• Help students produce short films for school events or media classes
• Provide mentorship, guest speakers, or festival opportunities

Is a  drone services/education group that offers drone piloting, aerial photography, and drone-based STEM workshops.

Partnership Role (for MSI):

• Provide drone training and certification opportunities
• Help run student drone projects (e.g. aerial mapping, video)
• Bring in guest experts for drone-related STEM lessons

Tam Robotics is a robotics education partner that helps students learn to design, build, and program robots—covering mechanical design, electronics, coding, and teamwork.

Partnership Role (for MSI):

• Provide hardware, software, or training for robotics projects
• Lead robotics clubs or electives
• Mentor teams for robotics competitions

Aelian Tae Kwon Do offers martial arts training in Tae Kwon Do, teaching discipline, self-defense, physical fitness, and respect through structured classes.

Partnership Role (for MSI):

• Provide after-school martial arts classes or workshops
• Host demonstrations or belt-test events
• Support wellness, self-defense, or physical education programming

FIAO Brooklyn is a (community / arts / outreach) partner in Brooklyn that works with youth in arts, culture, and social empowerment programs.

Partnership Role (for MSI):

• Co-host community events or student showcase spaces
• Assist in outreach, student internships, or arts programming
• Provide support or space for MSI student work exhibitions

Adobe Design refers to Adobe’s design software and tools (like Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, etc.), and the design ecosystem and educational support that Adobe provides to schools and students.

Partnership Role (for MSI):

• Provide access to Adobe Creative Cloud licenses
• Workshops or training in digital design tools (graphic design, UX, video, etc.)
• Guest designers, project critiques, portfolio support

I did not find a prominent public profile for “Movement Thru Sports” in my search. It likely is a sports/fitness organization that focuses on movement, athletics, and healthy living.

Suggested description / role for MSI:
Movement Thru Sports is a partner that leads sports, fitness, or movement-based activities—helping students develop athletic skills, wellness, teamwork, and physical literacy.

Partnership Role (for MSI):

• Organize sports events, wellness workshops, or physical challenge programs
• Run after-school sports or movement clubsProvide coaches or specialized sports training