What's more, parents of students will receive access to job placement services and help acquiring their GEDs.
The school's curriculum was crafted with the help of Akron County educators, who say they've long seen their students underperforming in the classroom. There will be a focus on hands-on STEM education, with an emphasis on developing problem-solving skills, according to the
foundation website.
Students will also have a later start time for school days and more staggered breaks in order to promote year-round education.
Although the school is currently open only to third- and fourth-grade students, classes will expand from first to eighth grade by 2022, James told CNN.
Lebron James opens school, guarantees college tuition to graduates - CNN
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