THE LEBRON JAMES FAMILY FOUNDATION
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ONLINE WORKSHOP — July 6 - 17
Earn 2 CEU's in this workship that will teach you how to create classrooms that are trauma-sensitive and foster social-emotional learning.
NEW UA INITIATIVE — For K-12 students
FREE Homework Help Hotline for Akron area students available Mon - Fri 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Elementary teacher prep program earns A+
“This A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality reflects decades of hard work by UA’s literacy faculty... Being recognized nationally, is a testament to our dedication and commitment to academic excellence.”
Dr. Lisa Lenhart
Professor of curricular and instructional studies and
Lead literacy faculty
The heart and soul of education
As a student in the LeBron James Family Foundation College of Education, you will be at the forefront of educational trends — learning through hands-on experiences in our newly renovated, state-of-the-art labs and classrooms.
Our college is fully accredited, recognized for “national excellence” and distinctive because of our novel Urban Youth Mentoring Program, our Teacher Education Learning Community and more.
WHY CHOOSE AKRON?
Urban Stem Center
An umbrella organization to advance STEM education and research through activities both on and off UA campus.
I PROMISE Partnership
Earn college credit mentoring middle school students in this unique partnership with LeBron James' I PROMISE kids.
State-of-the-art facility
The College of Education's Zook Hall, is designed for educators with advanced technologies and ample space for learning.
Current Students
Scholarship Opportunity
LJFF College of Education Scholarship Application is available beginning March 1. For more details on requirements or eligibility visit the current students page.
Student Teaching & Field Experience
Develop skills and prepare for your career through the strong collaboration we offer with our K-12 partners, including the I PROMISE School.
Licensure & Employment
Evidenced by our 94% pass rate, we help you get your licensure and provide career services for your transition from student to professional.
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The LeBron James Family Foundation College of Education
Zook Hall (map)
Akron, OH 44325-4201
Phone: 330-972-7750
Fax: 330-972-5636
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