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LeBron James’s school I Promise finally opens to a heart felt speech, show of support, and viral awareness supporting Akron Ohio’s at risk youth.

Oprah Winfrey Billionaire History Realization

The school, which was renovated in part by the LeBron James Family Foundation and Akron, is a public school open to anyone in the district. Even though schools had been closing down in Akron, and in order for schools to prosper so must the neighborhood, LeBron and Akron are committed to making sure this school not only inspires, but stays open forever.

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LeBron James;

“big dreams for the kids in Akron to give them everything they could need to find their passion, give back to our community and change the world!! This school is that. The people are that. Akron is that. @LJFamFoundation we’ve always done it big”

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School Details via USAToday:

• The classrooms will hold 20 students for every teacher, and 12 teachers have been hired for the 2018-19 school year.
• There are 43 academic staffers, including a principal, assistant principal, four intervention specialists, tutor, English as a second language teacher, music instructor and a gym teacher.
• IPS is a certified STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) school.
• The school day is long – 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and so is the school year, lasting July 30-May 17 – and there will be a seven-week summer school.
• Students will be served breakfast, lunch and a snack daily.
  

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LeBron James I PROMISE SCHOOL Speech:

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