In 2006, Digital Opportunity Trust teamed up with Cisco Systems to bring the TeachUp! program to areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. Through Cisco’s 21^st Century Schools Program – part of the company’s $40 million, three-year commitment to aid in post Katrina rebuilding – schools are able to secure equipment and infrastructure to introduce technology into the classroom.

In addition, DOT has partnered with local universities to aid in the recruitment and training of interns for the schools. For the 2007/08 school year, TeachUp! interns will be placed in 55 schools in nine school districts across Louisiana and Mississippi.

Introducing Our Partners

Cisco Systems Inc is TeachUp!’s funding partner.  Cisco Systems’ 21^st Century Schools Program and DOT USA are working together as part of Cisco’s $40 million, three-year commitment to aid in post Katrina rebuilding.

Loyola University  

University of Southern Mississippi  

Pearl River Community College 

Recovery School District

Louisianna Department of Education

Americorps Mississippi

Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES)

Chisholm Foundation

Mississippi and Louisiana Participating School Districts

• Forrest Agricultural High School District   
• Forrest County School District
• Hattiesburg School District
• Harrison County School District
• Jefferson Parish School District, LA
• Lamar County School District
• Moss Point School District
• Petal School District
• Audubon Charter School, LA