A fifth grade student at Bonham Academy in the San Antonio Independent School District was selected to compete in the 2024 NBA Math Hoops Global Championship taking place next week, the San Antonio Spurs announced.
– A fifth-grade student at Bonham Academy in the San Antonio Independent School District was selected to compete in the 2024 NBA Math Hoops Global Championship taking place next week, the San Antonio Spurs announced.
Camila Ramirez, along with her family, will now have the opportunity to explore New York City as she competes in the competition, which will take place June 25-28 during the 2024 NBA Draft week.“We know math proficiency is directly linked to high school graduation rates and future career success,” said Dr. Kara Allen, Chief People, Impact and Belonging Officer for Spurs Sports & Entertainment.
Throughout the year, Ramirez competed in the local Spurs Math Hoops program, presented by Whataburger, and was chosen after playing a minimum of 25 NBA Math Hoops games while completing 10 curriculum units and submitting a video application.targets students in grades 4-8 who have historically been underrepresented in STEM fields, including girls, students of color, and students from low-income communities.
“We’re proud to have Camila attend the Global Championship from the Spurs Math Hoops program, which has emerged as one of the most exciting NBA Math Hoops regional programs in just the second year of implementation,” said Nick Monzi, CEO and Co-Founder at Learn Fresh. “This is all thanks to the dedication of the Spurs, Whataburger, TX Ace and our group of outstanding San Antonio educators.”
Students participating will attend the NBA Draft at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Wednesday, June 26 as part of the all-expenses-paid trip.
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