Inaugural class at LeBron James' school to receive free tuition to Kent State

Posted Feb 13, 2020
The inaugural class of LeBron James' I Promise School in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, has received some amazing news. All 193 students will receive free tuition to Kent State University. The kids, who were visiting Kent State's campus, erupted in cheers when told of the news, while their parents, watching from a live feed in a separate room, burst into tears. (CNN.com)

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