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LeBron James Opens STEM-Based School For At-Risk Students In Ohio
LeBron James at his I Promise School.
Credit: ABC
In Akron, Ohio, it's the first day of school for 240 at-risk students who will be attending the inaugural year of the I Promise School—and it's all thanks to LeBron James. The NBA superstar created the school as an extension of the LeBron James Family Foundation to give kids opportunities to thrive despite difficult life situations.
The I Promise School is a joint venture between the foundation and Akron Public Schools. The school board oversaw the creation of the curriculum and ensured the school would meet educational standards, while LeBron served as the primary donor to help shape the outside-the-classroom goals of the school.
The I Promise School will operate with a longer-than-normal school year, with a focus on accelerated learning to bring kids up to speed who otherwise might be lagging. The school has anchored its curriculum in math and science-based teaching, dipping into the STEM curriculum that prepares students for the jobs of the future.
The school also provides services to families, which include job placement assistance for parents and an on-site food bank that will allow parents to pick out foods they can prepare at home.
From SBNation.com
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