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NewsWith quiet hallways and empty classrooms, life is anything but ordinary at the I PROMISE School. This week, our IPS educators are returning to their school home in coordinated shifts to pack up...
IPS Test Prep
NewsOur students are tackling the tests with all their might this week, but not before a few family engagements…
Dr. King’s Legacy @ IPS
NewsAs the nation remembered and honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this week, the I PROMISE School students learned about the ideals he stood for...
IPS Inventors
NewsThis week’s I PROMISE School summer programming sees our students sparking their imaginations with the National Inventors Hall of Fame Camp.
Stars and Strides
NewsIPS teacher Jessica Tozzi recently represented the I PROMISE School at Microsoft Education’s ISTE conference in Philadelphia, where thousands of teachers from all over the world...
Extreme Makeover: IPS Edition
NewsAfter a summer of planning, design, and full-time labor of love, 15 spaces were completely renovated over the course of eight weeks to reimagine what’s possible at IPS.
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.
Seeing Clearly
NewsThis second annual Eye Exam Day courtesy of NEOES saw more than 100 IPS students and family members receive free comprehensive eye exams and complimentary lenses and frames as needed.
Promises, Progress & Perseverance
NewsOn the latest Ohio School Report Card, IPS showed incredible signs of growth and expected areas of improvement. In the most rewarding measure, the I PROMISE School received an “A” in the Progress Component...
Strength & Awareness
News“Angel” as we all know her, is bravely stepping away from her day-to-day duties at IPS to focus her strength and energy on her battle with breast cancer.
A Little IPS Magic
NewsWith the holiday spirit hanging in the halls, the I PROMISE School students recently received a double dose of magic to help make the season bright.
The Chosen Ones
NewsThe packed ballroom echoed in response, "To support my child in reaching their dreams!" With a proud smile...
Chase Incentive Packaging
NewsThey say it takes a village. When it comes to the LeBron James Family Foundation’s commitment to changing lives in Akron through education, that could not be more true...
A New Semester for I Promise Too
NewsThe I PROMISE program is rooted in creating positive change not just for kids in Akron, but for their entire families as well...
Jarvis Landry Joins the IPS Family
News"I was born and raised in Louisiana, similar to this, similar to Akron. But this right here, this school, this community, it’s about to change things"...
Thanks For Giving
NewsIn this monumental year of taking chances and giving hope, of eliminating barriers and adding supports, of closing chapters and opening doors - as a Foundation and as a family, we have so much to be thankful for...
LeBron Message: Home Sweet Home
NewsMan, it feels great to be back in Akron with the family. Don’t get me wrong, I love road games, but...
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...
Secondary: I PROMISE School
NewsI hope you guys have heard the awesome news about The I PROMISE School.
LeBron Message | Respect Game
NewsI hope you had an awesome weekend. We’re back to basketball in full force now that the All-Star break is over...
23 Big Dreams: Alissa McCullough
NewsAs a proud member of the LeBron James Family Foundation’s Akron I PROMISE Network, Arlissa embodies the spirit, the fight, and the determination that Akron has become known for.
Ibtihaj Muhammad visits IPS
NewsEach day at the I PROMISE School is anything but ordinary. Our students get out of bed every morning and arrive to school, greeted by high fives and smiling faces, not knowing what incredible new experiences await them...
Knocking Down Walls | IPS
NewsHosted by the LeBron James Family Foundation, the final review team meeting of the IPS planning process brought to life the visions and dreams...
Unbelievable | IPS Meeting
NewsLed by APS and the Foundation co-chairs, each design team presented their work to date, shared their future plans, and received group feedback.
LeBron Message: Super Bowl LII
NewsYOO- Late night watching the Super Bowl? Me too, but you know we have to get right back to it...
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...
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...
A Trip and Treats
NewsWith another month in the books, the I PROMISE School wrapped up the spookiest time of year on Friday evening with its inaugural Halloween Fest...
LeBron Message: Thank You
NewsHey guys! Thank you so much for that awesome video you guys made for me..
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...
LeBron Message: Role Models
NewsWhat’s up guys? I want to talk to ya’ll about my 330 Ambassadors and how PROUD I am of all of them for continuing...
Humanability by Verizon
NewsVerizon's giving humans the ability to do more in this world, by creating the connections that turn innovative ideas into reality...
I PROMISE School Principal Chosen
NewsNothing is given. Everything is earned. That’s the spirit of our I Promise School...
23 Big Dreams: Arsean McCullough
NewsWhat does it feel like when you’re told you may not be able to chase your dreams? What is that moment like when everything you envision for your future is ripped away, if only for a moment?
LeBron Message | No Dream Too Big
NewsWhat’s up guys? I’m writing to you from LA – we’re on a West Coast stint that started in Denver...
330's Get a New Home
NewsThe LeBron James Family Foundation's 330 Ambassadors are so much more than high school students. They are 23 hand-picked leaders from across Akron that serve as LeBron's arms and legs in the community...
Elementary | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
NewsHey guys, today is a very important one for our country...
IPS Week 1
NewsWith students and staff excitedly filing in each morning as the promise echoes throughout the story-lined hallways, the I Promise School’s first week was one for the books...
LeBron Message | Recognize Game
NewsYO! What’s up, guys? I hope you’ve all been having an unbelievable 2018. We’re back at it now that the All-Star break is over...
To My Kids & Families
NewsTo all my I PROMISE kids and families… You’ve probably heard me say it a million times...
Kris Rhymes Art Installation at IPS
NewsToday the experiential learning continued for all 240 students at the I PROMISE School in Akron - the newly-opened public school established in partnership between the LeBron James Family Foundation...
Class of 2028-ljff
NewsOur family is growing! On Tuesday, March 27, LeBron and the Foundation welcomed its eighth class of students into the I PROMISE Program...
LeBron Message: Checking In
NewsMan, we were back home for a week but it only felt like I got to spend a day in Akron.
Family Now, Family Forever
NewsAround this time of year when holiday traditions abound, 'tis the season for family. But for the LeBron James Family Foundation, it's always the season for family...
Hot Off The Presses: A Heartfelt Thank You
NewsIf you caught a copy of last Sunday’s Akron Beacon Journal, you may have seen a spread of hundreds of smiling faces staring back at you.
23 Big Dreams: Cameron & Carlissa Robinson
NewsThe 13-year-old twins from Jennings Middle School already have a clear vision for the family restaurant they want to open and operate in Akron...
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...
LeBron's Biggest Assist
NewsSince before he entered the NBA, LeBron's commitment to uplifting his community in Akron has always been one of his top priorities...
I PROMISE Premiere of Smallfoot
NewsWith the magic of Hollywood seemingly a million miles away, LeBron recently brought a big screen experience to his I PROMISE students with an exclusive premiere of his new animated movie "Smallfoot..."
23 Big Dreams: Lamar Dampier
NewsIf this story sounds familiar, it’s because it is. As a young boy, LeBron James used to walk the streets of Akron carrying two of his most prized possessions...
23 Big Dreams: Jamil Wright
NewsThere’s something about exploring the way things work that makes Jamil Wright tick...
Going Dark 2017
NewsWHAT TIME IS IT!!? PLAYOFF TIMEEEEEEE! The playoffs are here and man, I’m pumped up!
23 Big Dreams: Wilfred Steadman
NewsAs the young boy sat and stared at the world map hanging in front of the classroom of his Akron public school, he felt a wave of emotions as his eyes scanned for the place he was born.
Elementary: I PROMISE School
NewsBy now, I hope you’ve heard about our big announcement. My first priority was for you guys, my family, to hear the news first.
Crystal Clinic Joins The Family
NewsWith an unexpected knock on the door from Santa on a snowy Akron night, the lives of LeBron’s I Promise students and their families changed forever...
I PROMISE Mentor Program
NewsMotivated by 1,127 incredible lives, we are passionate about the metric of growth.
Secondary | MLK Day
NewsBefore you think of yourself, think of others and I PROMISE that you’ll be amazed at what happens...
Eye Exams at NEO Eye Surgeons
NewsIt all starts with a vision. You have to see it before you can first believe, and then achieve it...
LeBron Message: Super Bowl
NewsHey guys! I bet a lot of you are like me, feeling a little sleepy after staying up to watch the Super Bowl...
The I PROMISE School
NewsThe LeBron James Family Foundation’s I PROMISE Program has led to something bigger than anyone could have imagined...
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...
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...
IPS Partner Spotlight: Regency Furniture
NewsDuring the I PROMISE School design process, the first priority was clear: it needed to be an innovative environment conducive to collaborative and creative learning.
IPS is Feeling Fall
NewsWhen pulling up to the I PROMISE School, students, families, staff and all visitors are instantly transported to a whole new world of learning, care, and commitment. Now that Fall has officially arrived...
I Promise School Sneak Peek
NewsWith its All-Star staff in place and its physical overhaul underway, the I Promise School continues to morph from a kid from Akron’s hope and dream into a brick-and-mortar, game-changing reality for the kids in Akron...
The Chosen Ones | I PROMISE School Staff
NewsBig league hype, live announcements, jersey reveals, and the top talent getting scooped up by the home team. With all the makings of a prime-time NBA selection show...
Coming Together
NewsAs incredible as he is, LeBron James is one man. His dream is to change the world...
IPS Transformation Phase 1
NewsWith opening day for the I Promise School just over a month away, this week brought another milestone in the materialization of the LeBron James Family Foundation’s vision to change urban, public education...
23 Big Dreams: Julia & Rosina Subba
NewsWhen Julia and Rosina Subba first arrived in Akron, Ohio, they did not speak a word of English.
IPS First Day of School
NewsIt started with the first-day-of-school jitters and ended with a bang. After months of work and preparation, this week LeBron celebrated an historic day with the grand opening of his I Promise School...
23 Big Dreams: Christian Presutti
NewsConsidered something of a walking encyclopedia by his friends and family, Christian is a true science whiz.
Expanding Our Reach
NewsOn Tuesday, Professor Greer, his mentors, and the Foundation held a special meet and greet for Mentee parents...
