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- LeBron James' new public school in Akron, Ohio, I Promise School, opens on Monday.
- The school was created for children at risk of falling behind and offers an infrastructure to improve education and home support.
- James called the project "the most important" thing he's done as a professional, and it could lead a way for other athletes to follow his example.
On Monday, LeBron James is set to unveil what he's called "the most important" project of his professional career: a school.
The LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise School is based in Akron, Ohio, James' hometown, and will house 240 students — 120 third-graders and 120 fourth-graders. It was built in partnership with Akron Public Schools and is for children at risk of falling behind.
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