According to USA Today, the district identified students who were a year or more behind in reading level and then selected 120 kids for each grade. The school plans to expand to first through eighth grade by 2022.
I promise school, tuition is free for all students, who were randomly selected among all Akron public school students between one to two years behind their peers in reading. Students will get free uniforms, free meals and snacks during the school day, and free transportation to school.
— I PROMISE School (@IPROMISESchool) July 30, 2018
Every kid also will going to have a free bicycle and helmet, as James has said that having access to his own set of wheels gave him a way to escape from dangerous parts of his neighborhood and freedom during his childhood.
ESPN reports that students who graduated from the program will earn free tuition at the University of Akron starting in 2021.
Look at the lobby of the school, it was decorated with 114 pairs of James' sneakers.
Pictures of LeBron James’ I Promise School, which opened in Akron, Ohio today. pic.twitter.com/dOZtwWL8L7— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) July 30, 2018
It's no doubt why this guy was blessed and love by many, its because of his generous heart. For those who doesn't know about James, he was born to a single mother who often struggled to maintain a stable life for her son. When he was in 4th grade, James missed 83 days of school as his mother struggled to find a stable job and place for them to live, moving from couch to couch.
Here are some of Tweets that lauded James for his awesome project:
Here are some of Tweets that lauded James for his awesome project:
Congrats @LJFamFoundation, @KingJames and @IPROMISESchool! From the start at #CodeForGood in Columbus, to $JPM technologists building a platform for your students, we're excited to support you every step of the way. pic.twitter.com/qTzjFzOM2L— J.P. Morgan (@jpmorgan) August 3, 2018
Mayor Horrigan was honored to celebrate the opening of the #iPromise School. He shared his heartfelt gratitude w/ @KingJames & @LJFamFoundation for all the amazing work they do right here in our community. pic.twitter.com/mNH4ljy34H— City of Akron, Ohio (@AkronOhioMayor) July 30, 2018
Set up here at the I Promise School awaiting LeBron James' entrance. In a word: wow. Everyone involved in this effort should be proud. pic.twitter.com/IOkwgRXQKG— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) July 30, 2018
We’re proud partners of the @LJFamFoundation and so honored to be a part of today’s opening of the @IPROMISESchool in Akron! pic.twitter.com/jWh5tjp53v— Cedar Point (@cedarpoint) July 30, 2018
— I PROMISE School (@IPROMISESchool) August 2, 2018
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