Game Changers in Education

<p>Learn Fresh is a nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing innovative STEM learning experiences that empower educators and inspire students. By bringing students’ genuine interests into the classroom, Learn Fresh programs foster a lifelong enthusiasm for learning. Nick is the CEO and Co-Founder of the organization and Calvin serves as the Chief Academic Officer. Throughout the episode, Nick and Calvin discuss Learn Fresh and the organization’s founding program, NBA Math Hoops. </p><p><br></p><p>NBA Math Hoops, engages students with fundamental math and social-emotional learning through a physical and digital game, integrated curriculum, and community program structure. The NBA Math Hoops game simulates the real game of basketball: students complete core math operations and analyze the real stats of NBA and WNBA players. The program is implemented across school-day classrooms, out-of-school programs, and in students’  homes. Learn Fresh partners with community organizations including districts, Boys &amp; Girls Clubs, and state afterschool networks to deliver programming at no cost. Students participate in community-based events and experiences including end-of-season Regional Championships and the NBA Math Hoops National Championship. Learn Fresh has partnered with the NBA and 25 NBA/WNBA teams to deliver this program to over 350,000 students nationwide.</p><p><br></p><p>To learn more about Learn Fresh visit: <a href="http://www.learnfresh.org">www.learnfresh.org</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow Learn Fresh on Social Media:</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Flearnfresh&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1MzTXhRdHFtYldpU3lpeTdDbkFoa0VHeGszZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuTkhiekNfNjNXajlMd2dMZDZCUE5QWXFlbWhoWjI4WWJRbWZpYzFyYjlVVTMtVm9wSjhyVkpxempDanVpTENCdWIyNktheElrQXZXRV9ET1p2SUNmdlNLTGFrcFl0MFFNVFBNek1rZC11QVVTZmFFUQ%3D%3D&amp;v=YV0MIWRs17s&amp;event=video_description">https://www.facebook.com/learnfresh</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagra