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LeBron James' I PROMISE School set to open in Akron, Monday

The transformation began just seven weeks ago.

The transformation began just seven weeks ago.

But now the dreams of a kid from Akron will come to fruition with the opening of the I PROMISE school, located on Market Street in Akron, Monday.

The I PROMISE school will become part of the Akron Public School District, using the district’s curriculum and incorporating a “STEM, hands-on, problem-based learning focus” with the Lebron James Family Foundation’s “We Are Family” philosophy to encourage support at home and in the classroom.

READ MORE I LeBron James Foundation helps create new Akron "I Promise' school

With night before first day of school jitters, James took to Twitter to express his excitement.

WKYC’s Amani Abraham got a first look into the new classrooms, which includes LJFF artwork along the wall, locker space and a wall with a blank canvas that will allow teachers to design their own space.

By the year 2022, the school will be complete with first through eighth grades.

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