Lebron James To Open School For At-Risk Youth
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LeBron James has put Akron, Ohio, on his back. On Tuesday the Cleveland Cavaliers megastar announced that he will be partnering with Akron Public Schools to open a school to help at-risk children.
The I Promise School will cater to third- and fourth-graders during 2018 and will expand to teach first through eighth grade by 2022, the Associated Press reports.
“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,” James said during the announcement of the school, Cleveland.com reports.
“We’ve learned over the years what works and what motivates them, and now we can bring all of that together in one place along with the right resources and experts. If we get to them early enough, we can hopefully keep them on the right track to a bigger and brighter future for themselves and their families,” he said.
James’ school will expand the current Akron school curriculum to include a hands-on learning focus with an “emphasis on science, technology, engineering and math, and a dedication to the foundation’s ‘We Are Family’ philosophy,” Cleveland.com reports.
This isn’t James’ first initiative to help the children of Akron. According to AP, James has helped 1,100 kids in his hometown with a variety of programs, including his partnership with the University of Akron, which provided four-year scholarships to qualifying students within his program.
http://www.theroot.com/lebron-james-to-open-school-for-at-risk-youth-1794256717
The I Promise School will cater to third- and fourth-graders during 2018 and will expand to teach first through eighth grade by 2022, the Associated Press reports.
“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,” James said during the announcement of the school, Cleveland.com reports.
“We’ve learned over the years what works and what motivates them, and now we can bring all of that together in one place along with the right resources and experts. If we get to them early enough, we can hopefully keep them on the right track to a bigger and brighter future for themselves and their families,” he said.
James’ school will expand the current Akron school curriculum to include a hands-on learning focus with an “emphasis on science, technology, engineering and math, and a dedication to the foundation’s ‘We Are Family’ philosophy,” Cleveland.com reports.
This isn’t James’ first initiative to help the children of Akron. According to AP, James has helped 1,100 kids in his hometown with a variety of programs, including his partnership with the University of Akron, which provided four-year scholarships to qualifying students within his program.
http://www.theroot.com/lebron-james-to-open-school-for-at-risk-youth-1794256717
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If lbj invest in more businesses then the at risk kids would shrink.
Seems like rich black people don't get it. Black people already has education and it's not the problem it's about the money jobs business -
I used to hate on Lebron, but i have nothing but respect for the things he's doing.
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If lbj invest in more businesses then the at risk kids would shrink.
Seems like rich black people don't get it. Black people already has education and it's not the problem it's about the money jobs business
You have to have education to get a job though........ SMH ? have to find something negative in a positive situation do you know what a at risk youth is?
We can never have enough education the reason these teens are at risk is because the education they where getting is failing them among many other reasons -
If lbj invest in more businesses then the at risk kids would shrink.
Seems like rich black people don't get it. Black people already has education and it's not the problem it's about the money jobs business
But he is.
He gave out scholarships to hundreds of kids just in his own city. -
Great intuitive by Lebron!
Gotta love the work this guy consistently does in the community -
#1hiphopjunki3 wrote: »Great intuitive by Lebron!
Gotta love the work this guy consistently does in the community
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Ghostdenithegawd wrote: »If lbj invest in more businesses then the at risk kids would shrink.
Seems like rich black people don't get it. Black people already has education and it's not the problem it's about the money jobs business
You have to have education to get a job though........ SMH ? have to find something negative in a positive situation do you know what a at risk youth is?
We can never have enough education the reason these teens are at risk is because the education they where getting is failing them among many other reasons
You missing the point. They still going to grow with degrees and jobless because black people haven't built a economy..stupid -
Shizlansky wrote: »If lbj invest in more businesses then the at risk kids would shrink.
Seems like rich black people don't get it. Black people already has education and it's not the problem it's about the money jobs business
But he is.
He gave out scholarships to hundreds of kids just in his own city.
You didn't read what I wrote huh -
The youth is the future. Invest in education and they can also build jobs
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Shizlansky wrote: »The youth is the future. Invest in education and they can also build jobs
I'm not saying don't. Built a economy -
Ghostdenithegawd wrote: »If lbj invest in more businesses then the at risk kids would shrink.
Seems like rich black people don't get it. Black people already has education and it's not the problem it's about the money jobs business
You have to have education to get a job though........ SMH ? have to find something negative in a positive situation do you know what a at risk youth is?
We can never have enough education the reason these teens are at risk is because the education they where getting is failing them among many other reasons
You missing the point. They still going to grow with degrees and jobless because black people haven't built a economy..stupid
I typed mad ? but I'ma just stop because your an idiot build a economy with no education..... Unfuckingbelievable
AND THIS IS FOR AT RISK YOUTH ? THIS MORE THAN EDUCATION just say your from another country and English ain't your first second or third language and will happily explain what's going on to you if not ? off -
If lbj invest in more businesses then the at risk kids would shrink.
Seems like rich black people don't get it. Black people already has education and it's not the problem it's about the money jobs business
I hardly get upset on this site, but what the ? is wrong with you, you dumb as ? , I'm not even going to waste time responding seriously to your ? .
? ? ? damn, how the ? you get so ignorant you dumb. I bet yo mama never gave your ass snacks after dinner. -
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Damn thats dope
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That's awesome! Cleveland is going to give him his own holiday or name their airport after him or something.
SMH at people who think they can spend his money better than he can. -
Great ?
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No story from TMZ I see.....
Props to King James. I hate his NBA politics. But off the court, he's the nigg for this. -
Even better that it's part of the public school system so more kids will have access and not just some tax write off charter school
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What no ? Jordan doing for his people!
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I been telling folks this LeBron is top 5 legend in all of sports not just for his on court greatness but off court business savvy too. Dude had the weight of the world on his shoulders since he was a high schooler and he has over achieved every step of the way
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I been telling folks this LeBron is top 5 legend in all of sports not just for his on court greatness but off court business savvy too. Dude had the weight of the world on his shoulders since he was a high schooler and he has over achieved every step of the way
LeBron didn't over achieved. He was supposed to win multiple championships -
If lbj invest in more businesses then the at risk kids would shrink.
Seems like rich black people don't get it. Black people already has education and it's not the problem it's about the money jobs business
what have you done ? why not do it yourself if you have a problem with LBJ's method. -
mannnnnn if u dont ? wit BronBron
then fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck uuuuuuuuu!!! -
atribecalledgabi wrote: »Even better that it's part of the public school system so more kids will have access and not just some tax write off charter school
This.. but i wonder if this school is equipped to deal with children with IEP's has an abundance of guidance counselors.. Smart of him to not go the charter route those fundamental programs are important in helping the development of young kids into their next phase of school
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PDCwt6svXb0&feature=youtu.be#
