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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.
Flashes of Greatness
NewsAs the I PROMISE 11th graders stepped off the yellow school buses, they had no idea what was in store...
Symphony Experience
NewsBrass, strings, and shiny things awaited the students as they entered the lobby of EJ Thomas Hall. On this day, LeBron would share his love of music with his I PROMISE 4th graders by setting up a rare...
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.
Striving for Greatness
NewsSince LeBron welcomed his very first class of third graders into his I PROMISE program in 2011, the programming and the interventions have evolved and grown deeper but the mission has always been the same: to graduate from high school.
Springing Forward
NewsWith wide eyes and excited minds, LeBron’s 7th graders listened intently to the executives, engineers, and employees as they shared about their jobs and their journeys...
Back to School Surprise
NewsAs IPS 4th grader LaRiyah sat on a stool eagerly talking about the upcoming school year, she heard a jarring knock on the door. She let out a scream of excitement when she turned to see it was Mr. LeBron.
Fall & Family
NewsOn a seasonably warm Sunday afternoon in Akron, the I PROMISE School’s 5th graders and their families filed into the Highland Square theatre for an afternoon matinee...
Brains and a Break
NewsOur I PROMISE 4th grade students are getting that hands-on experience, thanks to a series of special visits from a group of medical students out of Ohio State University.
What Cold?
NewsHow are my sixth and seventh graders doing? Every time I see you guys I'm blown away by how much you've grown.
23 Big Dreams: Brett Coole
NewsThe incoming 8th grader at Hyre CLC in Akron paced back and forth as he intently watched every play...
LeBron's 3rd Graders Hop On The Polar Express Powered By FirstEnergyFoundation
NewsIn what’s become an annual Akron treat and a holiday season staple for LeBron’s I PROMISE students, the LeBron James Family Foundation’s 3rd graders will once again hop on board the Polar Express Powered by the FirstEnergy Foundation...
Class of 2026 | Welcome To The Family
NewsAs summer comes to a close, that time of year when the LeBron James Family Foundation welcomes a brand new class of third graders into its Wheels for Education program...
Working Hard
NewsWe are nearing the end of the first half of your 6th grade year! How has it been going? Have you guys done any cool community service projects since cleaning the UA Football Stadium?
Can’t Stop the IPS Feeling
NewsOn a typical Tuesday afternoon, the I PROMISE School’s 3rd and 4th graders dutifully filed into the gym for their monthly Grade Level Family Meeting. A new addition to IPS programming, the topic of the month was their Habits of Promise...
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...
You Did It!
NewsEARNED NOT GIVEN! I am so proud of all of my Class of 2023 third graders who completed Tech Camp and are now a part of my Wheels...
A V.I.PROMISE Performance
NewsAs they entered the lobby of The University of Akron’s E.J. Thomas Hall, LeBron’s 4th grade I PROMISE students and their families left reality for a few hours...
Symphony Experience
NewsAs world-renowned music from the Akron Symphony Orchestra filled the air, Mr. LeBron’s Wheels for Education 4th graders...
A Trip to Stan Hywet
NewsThe sixth and seventh graders recently experienced a special service learning day at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens. This trip introduced them to...
A Busy School Year
NewsThey were with us from the beginning and we will be with them at graduation. Our Class of 2021 is entering sixth grade! As sixth graders...
Just A Kid From Akron
NewsThe tone for the night was set when sixth grade Akron I PROMISE Network (AIPN) student Christian Presutti and...
Welcome Gamma Class of 330 Ambassadors!
NewsIt is official!! Our 3rd class of 330 Ambassadors, or as we call them, our Gamma Class of Ambassadors has been selected!
I PROMISE Mentors | 3rd Semester Complete
NewsMidway through the lively celebration in Litchfield CLC’s cafeteria, our mentors and mentees took center stage...
Our family is growing!
NewsAs our Classes of 2021 and 2022 completed another great school year, we excitedly await the list of students who will be entering third grade as...
23 Big Dreams: Miah Massey
NewsWhen Miah entered third grade, she entered the LeBron James Family Foundation’s original class of "Wheels for Education" students. With this added layer of support, Miah’s confidence...
Hitting the Hardwood
NewsWhat’s up? How’s school been? I know that some of my sixth graders and all of my seventh graders are in middle schools now… do you guys have the changing class thing down?
Rise And Work For What You Have
NewsWhile most sixth, seventh, and eighth graders spent their early mid-spring Saturday morning in bed, LeBron’s kids were serving their community.
Lights, Camera, Action
NewsFor the fourth year in a row, LeBron’s sixth graders descended on Lakeside Avenue...
Interim Grade Pick-Ups
NewsSummer is a distant memory and it seems like school never was out of session. Our WFE kids’ schools are already preparing for interim grade pick-ups.
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.
April Fools!
NewsI PROMISE to have fun! Listen up Wheels for Ed All-Stars…April Fools’ Day is a sacred holiday. Back in grade school I used to pull pranks...
WE ARE FAMILY Reunion 2016
NewsThe mission for this year’s We Are Family Reunion was simple: create the BEST DAY EVER for all of our families as we welcomed a brand new class of 3rd graders into the Wheels for Education program.
Learning New Things
NewsHow has 6th grade been going so far? Are you learning some new and exciting things? It always amazed me how many different things you learn...
Earned Not Given
NewsFor LeBron’s Wheels for Ed kids who graduated into sixth grade and the Akron I PROMISE Network, one phrase embodies their attitude, and it comes...
23 Big Dreams: Galaxie Quinn
NewsFor incoming fifth grader Galaxie Quinn, who has all of that and more, it’s her selfless disposition and poised determination...
LeBron's 4th Graders Visit The Akron Symphony Orchestra
NewsThough a passionate purveyor of music, it took a fateful date with his wife to see the Cleveland Orchestra’s Christmas Concert...
LeBron Message | Attendance
NewsOh man, check you guys out! From sixth grade to eighth grade, I’m proud to have you guys representing me and my Foundation.
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...
Close It Out
NewsHow are my leaders doing? Can you believe that you are almost done with the first half of sixth grade? I know I can’t!
5th Graders Feel The Movie Magic
News5th graders and their families got to attend a special advance screening of DreamWork’s "Kung Fu Panda 3" before the movie is available to the general public.
