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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...
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.
330 Ambassador Highlight: Aleah Duncan
NewsGet ready to meet one amazing young lady and PROMISE keeper! Aleah Duncan attends Buchtel CLC where she is a sophomore. She works hard...
Class of 2023 Student Highlight: Syrah Stephens-Johnson
NewsIt’s about a month into school and the seasons are beginning to change, but one thing that will never change is that kids love to play outside...
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...
Class of 2021 Student Highlight: Jaiden
NewsHe met Mr. LeBron and heard the PROMISE for the first time at the Wheels for Education "Take the Charge" event at East CLC in 2011.
WFE KIDS HIGHLIGHT: SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS AND SCHOOL SUPERSTARS
NewsSpend two minutes with third graders Zach, Jonathan and Danaven from Bettes and you’ll quickly learn...
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...
WFE Highlight: Monique Tucker
NewsThe Foundation Team got to spend some time at Seiberling CLC and while visiting, we got to interact with an awesome WFE Student...
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...
Class of 2021 Student Highlight: Jaime and Jordan
NewsSpock and Kirk, Cameron and Mitchell, Bert and Ernie, Chandler and Joey, and Batman and Robin; none of them can hold a candle to...
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...
Akron After School Instructor Highlight: Belinda Hinton
NewsBelinda Hinton is an educator, but she did not take the traditional route in getting there. After successfully completing law school and practicing...
Partner Highlight: Chase Bank
NewsOur Partners and Friends at Chase Bank are truly the best. Not only do they take care of all of our banking needs, but they believe in the work we do. They support the work we do.
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...
WFE Highlight: Dynamic Duo, Caiden and Lamonica
NewsThe Foundation Team spent some time this spring with the kids of Portage Path CLC and were greeted by two outgoing WFE students...
LeBron's Field Experts
NewsThey are our Parent LeBron Advisory Board (LAB), and they put the family in "We are family."
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.
Child Highlight: Mr. Blake
NewsThe Foundation team had the pleasure of hanging out with a very special WFE student this week. His name is Blake and he actually just celebrated...
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.
Student Highlight: Jayden
NewsFor the first time ever, Jayden Lane has made the Merit Roll and his mom, Shannon Shippe, attributes it to the Wheels for Education (WFE) program.
330 Highlight Nyna Sayarath
NewsGet ready to meet a stunning young lady! Nyna Sayarath is a sophomore at the National Inventors Hall of Fame (STEM High School).
I PROMISE, Too
News"It’s time I do something to make my kids proud." – Parent and I PROMISE, Too Student
330 Graduate Highlight Joey and Victoria
NewsCongratulations to our graduating seniors from the Gamma Class of 330 Ambassadors, Joey and Victoria. They have fulfilled their PROMISE...
Brother-Sister WFE Highlight: David and Davionna
NewsIt may be summer, but that doesn’t mean our Wheels for Ed kids stop being active! The Foundation got to spend a little time before the school year...
WFE Child Highlight | Eric Avery
NewsOther than when he dunked the basketball or played around with his older siblings; Eric Avery had never been off the ground.
PROMISE Point Guard Highlight
NewsAn amazing yard and an amazing game! Akron I PROMISE Network student Treasure continued to be surprised by her PROMISE Project Point Guard...
Class of 2022 Student Highlight: Breanna
NewsBreanna leads much like her favorite basketball player, Mr. LeBron… by example. LeBron is slightly taller and Breanna’s hair is a tad bit more blonde, but the differences stop there...
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!
Class of 2021 Student Highlight: Miss Mariah
NewsMiss Mariah Riley is a member of the first class of WFE kids and she will graduate from high school in 2021! Mariah is a 5th grade student at...
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...
