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"Will LeBron James be slander-free for the year?"


  

          

Probably not, at least not on these boards, but I thought it was important to post up this piece of positive LeBron James news since it is overarching from anything pertaining to sports. As much as I dislike the dude, this is major and all the props in the world have to be given to him for opening up a school like this.

link: https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2018/7/30/17629560/lebron-james-i-promise-school-akron

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LeBron James opened a public school in Akron for at-risk kids

The I Promise School starts Monday.
By James Dator Jul 30, 2018, 10:34am EDT

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.

.@KingJames. More than an athlete. pic.twitter.com/aZGthMCEBv
— UNINTERRUPTED (@uninterrupted) July 29, 2018

“I know these kids, basically more than they know themselves. I’ve walked these same streets. I’ve rode the same bikes on the streets they ride on. I went through the same emotions — the good, the bad, the adversity. Everything these kids are going through — the drugs, the violence, the guns, everything they’re going through as kids, I know. For me to be in a position where I have the resources, the finance, the people, the structure and the city around me — why not?”

How did LeBron start his own public school?

In November 2017, the LeBron James Family Foundation approached the Akron school board about assisting in the creation of a school designed to help at-risk kids who are lagging behind in their studies and struggling at home.

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.

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How does the I Promise School differ from any other school?

The 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. In addition, there is a focus on combating factors outside of the classroom that could cause children to struggle.

Services are available to help students deal from stress related to parents who are struggling to make ends meet. In addition there are activities to prevent the kids from having too much idle time and potentially getting into trouble.

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.

LeBron James often credits his bicycle as a huge factor in his childhood that gave him an escape from dangerous parts of his neighborhood and the freedom to explore — every student will receive a bicycle when they arrive.

Principal Brandi Davis explained the goals of the I Promise School to the Los Angeles Times:

“I think the missing link in public education is that family wraparound support,” said Brandi Davis, the school’s principal. “Because our students come to school and they’re worried about things at home. … We want to create that safe, that secure and that caring and loving environment for our families and our students so that our kids can focus on education.”

Hasn’t LeBron assisted with education before?

The LeBron James Family Foundation has been involved in helping Akron and its surrounding areas for years. In 2015 he announced an initiative that would pay for more than 1,000 kids to attend college.

LeBron has also funded the “Wheels for Education” program, which started in 2011 and provides kids with school supplies, access to computers, and a bicycle inside a system designed to keep kids motivated to complete their homework and get good grades.

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Are there photos of the school?

Absolutely, and it looks amazing.

Our #IPROMISE School Staff are gathering all around the school to greet @KingJames kids as they arrive for the 1️⃣st day at 9am! #WeAreFamily pic.twitter.com/updAKRs6Fi
— I PROMISE School (@IPROMISESchool) July 30, 2018

The @LJFamFoundation I Promise School opens today in Akron. In the lobby is 114 game worn shoes that people have bought with one shoe coming here, the buyer keeping the other and all the money going to the school. pic.twitter.com/Mfnlym0Y8w
— Will Ujek (@WillUjek) July 30, 2018

The @LJFamFoundation's I Promise School opens in Akron Monday. It will be the new Akron Public Schools' home to 240 at-risk 3rd & 4th graders. Take a sneak peak inside!
Read more: https://t.co/JIUWLWO1jF
s: Jennifer Conn, https://t.co/a4YA4W2Cro pic.twitter.com/Fx989ZXeAE
— clevelanddotcom (@clevelanddotcom) July 30, 2018

"Sean sparks like John Starks, nah, Sean ball like John Wall" - Rest In Power Forever Sean Price.

  

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Will LeBron James be slander-free for the year? [View all] , Numba_33, Mon Jul-30-18 03:16 PM
 
Subject Author Message Date ID
Very good
Jul 30th 2018
1
Lebrons School >> Kobes Oscar
Jul 30th 2018
2
This might buy him 72 slander free hours.
Jul 30th 2018
3
Kang
Jul 30th 2018
4
With the exception of Kobe, most on here separate on and off the court
Jul 31st 2018
5
that's the thing though: the "NBA-related" criticism is w/ out merit
Jul 31st 2018
6
      so Bron is a perfect basketball player?
Jul 31st 2018
7
           LOL
Jul 31st 2018
8
           RE: LOL
Jul 31st 2018
9
           of course not - nobody is.
Jul 31st 2018
10
           Please don't be yourself dialed on eleven in this post.
Jul 31st 2018
11
           Awfully sensitive about the subject, aren't you?
Jul 31st 2018
12
           RE: of course not - nobody is.
Jul 31st 2018
13
                RE: of course not - nobody is.
Jul 31st 2018
14
                     and the point of this was.....
Jul 31st 2018
15
           I mean he is about as close as it gets
Jul 31st 2018
16
                last time i had a gripe was his post up game, but he fixed it
Jul 31st 2018
18
                yea, the notion that criticism is all valid just b/c he's not 'perfect'
Aug 01st 2018
21
                he just quit on his team after JR-gate...so no
Aug 04th 2018
32
                     ^Quit on a threesome
Aug 10th 2018
57
As a player I am kinda like fuck him right now but as a guy? Ride HOARD
Jul 31st 2018
17
I think I'm in the same boat. n/m
Aug 01st 2018
23
at least until the first Lakers loss. I mean, it IS LeBron, after all.
Aug 01st 2018
19
also, the fact that this is a public school is what makes it great
Aug 01st 2018
20
He's cool with me.
Aug 01st 2018
22
Has his window closed?
Aug 02nd 2018
24
First up to slander him, your boy 45.
Aug 04th 2018
25
If you think Jordan better, you're a Republican now
Aug 04th 2018
26
^^^just how it is.
Aug 04th 2018
27
“They buy shoes too.”
Aug 04th 2018
28
Jordan never said that in real life
Aug 09th 2018
53
Lol
Aug 04th 2018
30
curious if MJ has anything to say
Aug 04th 2018
31
today he stated that he stands with LeBron
Aug 04th 2018
33
      saw that. good on him
Aug 04th 2018
36
cheetos eyes
Aug 04th 2018
34
i love this.
Aug 04th 2018
35
if you overlook kareem's 40 years in the trenches, you just racist
Aug 04th 2018
38
Kareem a god. Lebron feeding more kids, tho.
Aug 05th 2018
41
Not wrong.
Aug 05th 2018
43
      which is why I've always said LeBron is chasing Kareem, not Cheesy E
Aug 06th 2018
44
Jorn and Magic paid for Malcolm X nm
Aug 09th 2018
54
Jorn brought P.E. on SNL in 1991 "Can't Truss It"
Aug 09th 2018
56
Aight it took a day longer than I thought
Aug 04th 2018
29
Melania Trump undercut The Dotard's racist dog whistles
Aug 04th 2018
37
ole jorn eyes face havin ass...
Aug 04th 2018
39
      lol...I just visualized this
Aug 09th 2018
55
Sorry. This count. Lebron better. Y'all are spineless slobs if u disagre...
Aug 05th 2018
40
where’s his Oscar tho
Aug 05th 2018
42
      You right. I thought you misspelled "40% from the field"
Aug 06th 2018
45
A year? Not even a week! "Tax break!" and "He *only* funded $2M!"
Aug 07th 2018
46
i saw someone say lebron fooled everyone into giving him credit.
Aug 07th 2018
47
there were zero secrets and i love how with him it's all or nothing
Aug 07th 2018
48
Just so I'm clear
Aug 07th 2018
49
      RE: Just so I'm clear
Aug 07th 2018
50
He's slander-free off court forever but on the court.......
Aug 08th 2018
51
Nah, it count. Bron GOAT
Aug 08th 2018
52
He's the greatest sports role model in recent history
Aug 12th 2018
58

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