November 13th, 2024, Philadelphia, PA and New York, NY – Learn Fresh and GameChanger, the #1 rated youth sports app for live streaming, scheduling, statistics, and scorekeeping, have announced a new partnership to bring 50 Math Hoops Live Kits, a physical activity edition of the NBA Math Hoops program, to educational sites across the U.S. this fall. These kits, funded by GameChanger, aim to enhance students’ math and social-emotional learning (SEL) through interactive physical play.
Learn Fresh is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing innovative STEM learning experiences that empower educators and inspire students. Through community, play, and rigorous exploration, Learn Fresh programs leverage students’ passion for sports and entertainment to inspire their STEM and social-emotional learning, with a focus on achieving equitable representation across the STEM pipeline for girls, students of color, and those living in low-income communities.
Through initiatives like Math Hoops Live, GameChanger is committed to creating opportunities that harness the game of basketball to inspire learning, growth, and equity. This partnership represents an ideal cross-section of STEM and sports—a space where GameChanger, as a tech leader in the sports industry, is uniquely positioned. The company, which is part of the DICK'S Sporting Goods family, believes that youth sports change lives on and off the field.
Supported by a generous grant from GameChanger, Learn Fresh will expand the Math Hoops Live program to reach more students across the country. This initiative will provide essential training to educators and equip partner sites with the materials needed for on-court play. Offered as a free program, Math Hoops Live Kits will be accessible to schools and out-of-school programs through an application process, with Learn Fresh staff facilitating hands-on guidance. Educators will gain access to valuable resources and guidance that deepen students' engagement with core math and SEL themes. To apply, please fill out the form here.
“Thanks to the tremendous support of GameChanger, Learn Fresh will be able to provide students with a dynamic and engaging way to learn math, nurturing both academic and social-emotional growth,” says Nick Monzi, CEO of Learn Fresh. “This effort promises to make an important impact on students across the country, advocating a passion for learning and physical activity.”
"At GameChanger, we're passionate about using sports as a platform for growth and learning," said Rebecca Wasserman, GameChanger VP of Strategic Initiatives and Impact. "Our partnership with Learn Fresh is a powerful way to bridge STEM education with students' love for the game, developing valuable skills that extend well beyond the classroom. This initiative reflects our commitment to elevating the next generation and supporting access to impactful and fun learning experiences nationwide."
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About Learn Fresh:
Learn Fresh is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing innovative STEM learning experiences that empower educators and inspire students. Through community, play, and rigorous exploration, Learn Fresh programs leverage students’ passion for sports and entertainment to inspire their STEM and social-emotional learning. Learn Fresh programs focus on achieving equitable representation across the STEM pipeline for girls, students of color, and those living in low-income communities. To date, our programming has engaged nearly 1 million students across the US and beyond. Programs include NBA Math Hoops, MLB Players STEM League, MLS STEM Goals, and EcoTour. More information can be found at www.learnfresh.org.
About GameChanger:
GameChanger empowers athletes, coaches, and families to stay connected through live streaming, scheduling, statistics, and scorekeeping. Available on iOS, Android, and the web, GameChanger covers over 7MM+ games annually and 1M+ teams a year. The live streaming and scheduling technology is available for all youth sports, with deep stats and scorekeeping capability for baseball, softball and basketball. GameChanger is based in New York City and is owned and operated by DICK’S Sporting Goods.
For inquiries, please contact:
Lia Looram (Director of Marketing at Learn Fresh) at lia@learnfresh.org
Zack Yohman (Head of Communications at GameChanger) at communications@gc.com
