Despite being a millionaire, LeBron James has not lost touch with his Akron origins and often participates in community events and organizations. He’s been a big philanthropist thanks to his huge contributions to several causes.
The “I Promise” schools he founded in Akron are one of his most impressive achievements. However, the initiative has been under scrutiny recently for delivering poor performance in terms of academics. LeBron’s dedication to helping people in need and giving back to his community has always been a distinguishing feature of his legacy, and it won’t change anytime soon.
What happened with LeBron James “I Promise” school?
The LeBron James Family Foundation made funding for the creation of I Promise Schools (IPS), which aids “at-risk” students who are having difficulty in school. But recently, test results of the school have been discouraging, despite the school’s efforts in order to help these children go to the next level of their education.
Akron Public School Board members are outraged with Lebron James “I Promise” school in Akron, Ohio after it was reported that the school hasn’t had one student from its 8th grade class pass a state math test in over 3 years. pic.twitter.com/Fr31MMEsQt
— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) July 30, 2023
According to reports, none of the eighth graders who have attended IPS during the past three years have passed the state maths exam. There have been questions raised about the institution’s efficiency, especially due to the $8 million in annual public financing it receives.
Despite these difficulties, LeBron James nonetheless marked the sixth anniversary of IPS by sharing a link to a post from the official IPS handle on social media. Even if there have been setbacks along the way, James’ original vision for the school is still very much in its infancy at IPS. James is prioritizing his family over the school’s performance issues at the moment because they are going through a tough time with their son.
NBA fans reaction to LeBron James’ “I Promise” school’s poor performance
NBA fans are speaking out about LeBron James’ school, “I Promise,” and the school’s poor test scores. The Akron school is not currently fulfilling the purpose for which it was founded in the first place.
Many NBA supporters, who had high aspirations for the university, have voiced their dismay at this disturbing development. Although many others have supported LeBron saying that he is not to be blamed, but still asked that the problem and its remedies be investigated further. They took to Twitter and said,
“Why they mad at Lebron?? Lmbo that’s the parents fault and teachers fault the child isn’t receiving the knowledge”
Why they mad at Lebron?? Lmbo that’s the parents fault and teachers fault the child isn’t receiving the knowledge
— SMOOTH MELANIN (@smoothmelanin) July 30, 2023
“To be fair, that’s pretty much every school in the US not just his. Yet, we still give them money to teach🤷♂️”
To be fair, that’s pretty much every school in the US not just his. Yet, we still give them money to teach🤷♂️
— Gypsy (@GypsyD24) July 30, 2023
“Look at the racists who have zero idea what Bron’s school is about lol. The school literally only accepts the worst of the worst, including special needs. Half of the 6th graders in this school of disabilities. Pandemic + remote learning explains the 3yr gap.”
Look at the racists who have zero idea what Bron’s school is about lol.
The school literally only accepts the worst of the worst, including special needs. Half of the 6th graders in this school of disabilities.
Pandemic + remote learning explains the 3yr gap. https://t.co/H7b6y1UxyS
— William D. Hendrix (@NotSpecificNY) July 30, 2023
“the Teachers @ “I Promise” School”
the Teachers @ “I Promise” School pic.twitter.com/B0GrDzvmM1
— 𝕶𝖍𝖞 ☄︎ (@xkhyamix) July 30, 2023
“Only one man can save this school”
Only one man can save this school pic.twitter.com/ZjrIIUSPFM
— AaronTheLoco (@AaronTheLoco) July 30, 2023
“I Promise graduates trying to do a state math test”
I Promise graduates trying to do a state math test pic.twitter.com/cMroMAYtfU
— BASEDJESU5 (@BASEDJESU5) July 30, 2023
The NBA have mixed reactions to this situation, many have shown their dismay while others have supported the King by saying that the school is following the purpose for which it was formed as it only accepts at-risk students.
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