LeBron gets board approval to open public school for at-risk youth in Akron

LeBron James is one big step closer to helping more children in his hometown.

The Cleveland Cavaliers superstar got the school board's approval for his plan to open a public school for at-risk youth in Akron, Ohio.

In partnership with Akron Public Schools, the LeBron James Family Foundation is creating the "I Promise" School, which is slated to open next fall and aims to help educate third- and fourth-grade students who are at risk of falling behind.

''This school is so important to me because our vision is to create a place for the kids in Akron who need it most - those that could fall through the cracks if we don't do something,'' James said in April.

''We've learned over the years what works and what motivates them, and now we can bring all of that together in one place along with the right resources and experts. If we get to them early enough, we can hopefully keep them on the right track to a bigger and brighter future for themselves and their families.''