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I PROMISE Hits the Hardwood
NewsAs the students and parents filed into the I PROMISE School, the spirit of the holidays was in the air. LeBron’s 5th graders had spent days practicing and preparing for the special performance they were about to give.
I PROMISE Hits the Hardwood
NewsAs the students and parents filed into the I PROMISE School, the spirit of the holidays was in the air. LeBron’s 5th graders had spent days practicing and preparing for the special performance they were about to give.
It's All in the Family
NewsAs the students and parents filed into the I PROMISE School, the spirit of the holidays was in the air. LeBron’s 5th graders had spent days practicing and preparing for the special performance they were about to give.
Walk of Fame
NewsAt the I PROMISE School, parent participation is not only encouraged, it is a pillar of all of its programming. Our parents are invited to be active participants in every phase of the process.
The Chosen Ones
NewsThe packed ballroom echoed in response, "To support my child in reaching their dreams!" With a proud smile...
I PROMISE Too Info Session
NewsWith over 30 I Promise parents and their families in attendance, our I Promise Too info session quickly became...
WKYC'ing the Possible: An Akron Hero
NewsLAB member Patty Burdon, AKA PB Irish, talks about LeBron’s relationship with Akron and St. Vincent – St. Mary High School.
LAB Highlight | Sherry Neubert
NewsWe love sharing PROMISE kept moments of our WFE kids and AIPN kids. Additionally, we enjoy sharing PROMISE kept moments that happen in our community.
Parent's First
NewsAt the start of every Hometown Hall meeting, the Foundation recognizes the I Promise program’s most important stakeholders: parents...
LAB Secondary: Striving For Greatness
NewsSurrounded by a massive, life-size "LeBron’s Game of Life" board, LeBron Advisory Board (LAB) Secondary convened for their November meeting.
IPS Parent Conferences + A DAP Champ
NewsWith over a month of classes already in the books, the I PROMISE School staff hosted its families for their first round of parent teacher conferences this week...
LAB Elementary Update: Back in Session
NewsLAB Elementary is back in session! After taking a short break for the summer, the LAB Elementary resumed its monthly meetings...
Thank your Mr. Todd!
NewsA very special thank you to LAB Community board member, Todd Stein, for donating to the...
Hometown Hall: East Cluster
NewsChildren danced, parents sang, and everyone ate as a "Lean On Me" pop remix echoed through the cafeteria at Akron’s East CLC. Officially, the event is called a "Hometown Hall" meeting...
IPS Parents Proudly Represent
NewsA pillar of the LeBron James Family Foundation’s programming since day one, parent participation is critically important to the education process...
Just A Kid From Akron
NewsThe tone for the night was set when sixth grade Akron I PROMISE Network (AIPN) student Christian Presutti and...
LEBRON ADVISORY BOARD
News2011 was the first year of the Wheels for Education program and it was certainly full of lots of learning experiences for...
Welcome to the WFE family!
NewsThe Foundation Team would like to extend a warm welcome to the Parents of our WFE Class of 2023 kids! We are so glad to have you...
For Women, Forever
NewsLast night, another Akron parent took center stage. To a capacity crowd at the Akron Community Foundation’s Women Endowment Fund’s...
Spotted: First Just Cling It! Winner of the School Year
NewsWe found our first Just Cling It! winner of the school year!!! If you are a Wheels for Education parent or guardian, display your 2013-2014 "Proud Parent" cling...
LAB Community Highlight: Vanita Oelschlager
News24 hours a day - 7 days a week - 365 days a year; this is true commitment. Vanita Oelschlager exemplifies the definition of dedication by remaining...
LAB Elementary Retreat
NewsThe LAB Elementary board took a "work site modification" and spent the day working in the beautiful and rustic Bath Community Park.
LAB Elementary Meets for September
NewsMembers of the LAB Elementary team gathered at Akron Public Schools’ Conrad C. Ott building for their monthly meeting...
Only The Best For My Kids
NewsLast Wednesday night, ten of LeBron’s Wheels for Ed kids from Helen Arnold Elementary and their parents were treated by LeBron to a special meal at Beau’s Grille in Fairlawn.
LAB Community Highlight: Todd Stein
NewsNot only is he dedicated to his family and business, he keeps his word and his actions show that he is committed to making a difference in our community as a member of...
Just Cling It! November Winner
NewsIt wasn't tough to find a proud parent in the Ellet area. While driving around in late November, the Foundation Team spotted a Betty Jane Elementary...
LeBron's Field Experts
NewsThey are our Parent LeBron Advisory Board (LAB), and they put the family in "We are family."
LAB Secondary Meets for September
NewsOur LAB Secondary was at LeBron HQ for their monthly meeting. This month, the group of secondary educators and administrators discussed the...
SPECIAL PEOPLE IN OUR LIVES
NewsThe Foundation has been very fortunate to work with some amazing people and we’d like to tell you about one of those very special individuals...
LeBron Advisory Boards Retreat to Cavs Game
NewsOn May 6th, LeBron sent his three LeBron Advisory Boards (LAB) on a night out in appreciation for all they do in conjunction with the LJFF.
LAB End Of The Year Celebration
NewsThroughout the year, a group of more than 40 Northeast Ohioans serve Akron’s youth
Class of 2021 Parent Highlight: Miss Miah Massey’s Magnificent Mom
NewsAfter joining the Wheels for Ed family when Miah was a rising 3rd grader, she and her mom Laura Brown had no idea what was in store for their family.
LAB Community: Earned Not Given
NewsFrom health and wellness to law and planning, our LeBron Advisory Board (LAB) Community members come to us from all walks of Akron life.
LAB Community: WE PROMISE
NewsWe are the LeBron Advisory Board: Community and we are excited to share in your journey through graduation!
Behind The Scenes With Bridgestone
NewsWith its towering glass walls and state-of-the-art technology at every turn, the Bridgestone Technical Center is a modern day marvel.
Just Cling It! is Back
NewsThe experts on our LeBron Advisory Boards shared with us the importance of keeping parents and families of our kids engaged. We listened and...
Team LJFF Visits Schumacher CLC
NewsOn Wednesday, October 29, Team LJFF stopped their home-opener preparations and took the short drive to Akron’s Schumacher CLC, which is the home of LAB Elementary Principal Brandi Davis.
LAB Community Update: Reunited
NewsReunited and it feels so good…August was full of LJFF activities we participated in so we met in July, and then again in September, and boy does it feel good...
LAB Elementary Highlight: David Brown
NewsFrom our first LAB Elementary meeting, fifteen months ago, David has been a strong proponent of our Wheels for Ed program, and a diehard supporter of Akron’s youth.
WKYC'ing the Possible: The Impact
NewsAiring in the lead-up to the tip-off of the Cavs’ home opener, WKYC sat down with some of our favorite people, our Akron I PROMISE Network students and parents.
Inspiration Education
NewsEvery kid grows up playing with toys. But not every kid can imagine the possibility of being the one who creates them.
LAB Elementary: Cavs Games & Curriculum
NewsOn a cold and grey November 12, the LeBron Advisory Board (LAB) Elementary came together for their November meeting.
LAB Elementary: What a year!
NewsThe 2012 – 2013 school year was a pivotal year for our Wheels for Ed program, due, in no small part, to the commitment and the involvement of our LAB Elementary...
LAB Community: June 10 Meeting
NewsAn overview of the Wheels for Education program and all of the coordinating components was needed so all best understand the hometown kids we serve. The remainder of the...
LAB Community: First Meeting
NewsAfter getting to know one another and learning more about the Foundation initiatives, we are excited to kick it into high gear in June.
I PROMISE, Too
News"It’s time I do something to make my kids proud." – Parent and I PROMISE, Too Student
LeBron 12 Heroes: Brandi Davis
News"Our goal is to change the graduation rate in our hometown. Brandi Davis and the teachers, principals, administrators and staff members like her are making our dream a reality..."
Kaulig Companies Announces Partnership with LJFF
NewsKaulig Companies Media Lab in the Upcoming I PROMISE School Will Ignite Students’ Imaginations with Hands-On Learning Opportunities and State-of-the-Art Technology...
LAB Community Highlight: Willie
NewsWillie and LeBron cultivated a lifelong friendship in the classrooms of STVM and on the court as they brought home three state titles for the Fighting Irish!
LeBron 12 Heroes: Aleah Duncan
NewsHeroes come in all shapes and sizes.. from all walks of life… and all ages. One of our heroes is a proud teenager from Buchtel High School, where Mrs. Savannah James proudly walked the halls.
Hometown Hall Brings The Heat
NewsAs a hip new version of the familiar, old school anthem filled Firestone CLC’s gymnasium, I Promise students and parents from the Firestone cluster...
LAB Community Highlight: Michelle Giancarli
NewsAs an enthusiastic member of the LeBron Advisory Board: Community and the dynamic energizing coach during Team LJFF Huff n' Puff sessions, she reminds us that...
Expanding Our Reach
NewsOn Tuesday, Professor Greer, his mentors, and the Foundation held a special meet and greet for Mentee parents...
