FROM THREE-SCHOOL PILOT TO MULTI-MARKET PARTNERSHIP
VR, game design, robotics and STEAM enrichment
Context
Partner
Participants / Audience
Challenge
BlackMuse Experience
BlackMuse's California work began with a structured pilot serving 75 students across three Compton-area schools, with 25 students at each participating site. Students explored virtual reality, game design, robotics, digital products and entrepreneurship rather than simply consuming technology.
The relationship expanded into additional California school systems and communities, including Lynwood, Paramount, Moreno Valley and Rio School District. At Paramount, BlackMuse operated across Jackson Middle School, Zamboni, Paramount Park and Alondra; at Moreno Valley sites, programming expanded into VR, game development and robotics for elementary-age students.
When budget constraints later paused a future Paramount expansion, Think Together leadership reaffirmed the partnership and looked forward to continuing work together in Paramount and other districts.
What Participants Created or Did
- VR worlds and game concepts
- Robotics builds
- Pitch-ready product ideas
- Public presentations
Documented Outcome
- 75 students in the initial three-school Compton pilot
- Expansion into multiple California school systems
- Elementary, middle and high-school programming
- VR + game design + robotics + entrepreneurship
- Repeat and expanded contracting relationship
Documented Markets
- Compton (Carver Elementary School, Bunche Middle School, Compton High School — pilot)
- Lynwood
- Paramount
- Moreno Valley
- Rio School District
Program structure and schedule vary by market; later markets did not necessarily follow the pilot format.
Verified Quote
“AMAZING!! I have had nothing but great reviews from both PLs and the SPM.”
Verified Quote
“We value the partnership and the creative program that you offer.”
Program Facts
- Students in the pilot
- 75
- Students per site
- 25
- Instructional days per site
- 7
- Hours per instructional day
- 2