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LeBron James will open a public school in Akron for students at risk of being left behind
Posted on 4/12/17 at 6:11 pm
Posted on 4/12/17 at 6:11 pm
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LeBron James will open a public school for at-risk children in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, according to the Associated Press.
The LeBron James Family Foundation has partnered with Akron Public Schools to charter the “I Promise School,” dedicated to students who might otherwise be left behind. The school is set to open for third and fourth graders in the fall of 2018. The school will expand to grades 1-8 in 2022.
"This school is so important to me because our vision is to create a place for the kids in Akron who need it most — those that could fall through the cracks if we don't do something," said James, a four-time MVP and three-time NBA champion, via the Associated Press.
James partnered with the University of Akron to provide full scholarships for students in his program who qualify. His foundation’s Wheels for Education and Akron I Promise Network programs have helped expose students to multiple career paths they may not have otherwise discovered.
In all, the Cavaliers star’s programs have helped more than 1,100 kids over the past six years.
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Posted on 4/12/17 at 6:13 pm to Bench McElroy
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Ex-NBA star Jalen Rose opened a school in his hometown of Detroit. The Jalen Rose Leadership Academy has produced two graduating classes since its inception in 2011, and 100 percent of those graduated have gone to either college, technical school, or the military.
I did not know about this. Good for both of them.
Posted on 4/12/17 at 6:18 pm to Bench McElroy
He's awesome. Never forgot his roots and uses his fame and fortune to benefit others. Shame people like to clown him,
Posted on 4/12/17 at 6:21 pm to Bestbank Tiger
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He's awesome. Never forgot his roots and uses his fame and fortune to benefit others. Shame people like to clown him,
Yeah he's a good dude. Just a try hard in the media and on social media sometimes. He has done A LOT of good in his life, and has kept a squeaky clean image off the court. Pretty good role model in terms of that.
Posted on 4/12/17 at 6:24 pm to Bench McElroy
Hopefully this turns out better than the Deion Sanders school and these kids can learn something other than how to play basketball.
In all seriousness, good for Lebron. He does a lot for the community and the youth in particular.
In all seriousness, good for Lebron. He does a lot for the community and the youth in particular.
Posted on 4/12/17 at 6:26 pm to MikeyFL
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I did not know about this. Good for both of them.
Yeah Jalen is doing an absolutely awesome job in Detroit. Doesn't just put his name and money in it, is at the school as much as his schedule permits. Shoutout to him
Posted on 4/12/17 at 6:26 pm to Bench McElroy
Hopefully he doesn't teach them to be as weak minded as he is.
Posted on 4/12/17 at 6:28 pm to Bench McElroy
But he was partying to 2am During the regular season and complains a lot on the court. What a POS /s
Posted on 4/12/17 at 6:29 pm to The Boat
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Hopefully he doesn't teach them to be as weak minded as he is.
Your troll game is weak son.
Posted on 4/12/17 at 6:42 pm to Bench McElroy
Lebron is a regular Derek Zoolander
Posted on 4/12/17 at 7:39 pm to Bench McElroy
Left Behind like the Rapture? Is Nic Cage gonna be gym teacher?
Posted on 4/12/17 at 8:10 pm to Bench McElroy
It's amazing how many people dislike lebron despite how well he does in life. Father, husband, good teammate, seemingly loyal friend, generous and pretty sharp. All on top of being one of the most dominant sports figures in any of our lifetimes. He's been in the public eye since he was 15, and the worst thing he's done is the decision tv special.
Posted on 4/12/17 at 9:10 pm to Bench McElroy
fricking Lebron. Actually brought a happy tear to my eye to see someone doing something so ambitious. It's gonna be impossible for me to hate on the guy now.
Posted on 4/12/17 at 9:15 pm to Bench McElroy
Jordan would've never done gay shite like this.
Posted on 4/12/17 at 9:36 pm to TH03
How does a private individual open up a public school? That makes negative sense.
Posted on 4/12/17 at 9:42 pm to MidnightVibe
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How does a private individual open up a public school? That makes negative sense.
Sounds like it will be a charter school.
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