I Promise (2020)
An intimate look inside the highs and lows of year one at LeBron James’ I Promise School, serving the most at-risk students and families in his hometown of Akron, Ohio.
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Episodes
- 1 1. I Promise2020-04-06LeBron James brings his vision to life with the opening of the I Promise school. For the students, a new school year brings about new hopes and dreams.
- 2 2. We Are Family2020-04-06I Promise faculty share their community approach: making sure students learn, eat well, and helping parents get their GEDs.
- 3 3. Trust2020-04-06Bonds are formed and trust established in the “I Promise” circle: a place where students can share and learn about their feelings.
- 4 4. Misfits2020-04-07Third-grader Dae’Shaunna and other students struggle to learn while coping with traumatic home lives.
- 5 5. Honeymoon's Over2020-04-08For the faculty, the realities of dealing with students suffering from trauma hits hard.
- 6 6. It Starts With Us2020-04-09The fall test is here. For the faculty, that means providing support to the anxious students.
- 7 7. Focus2020-04-10The poor fall test results forces the I Promise teachers to change their approach to reading.
- 8 8. Got Your Back2020-04-13When fourth-grader Vincent becomes a bullying target, the other students come together to defend him.
- 9 9. Stories Like These2020-04-14As Nate and Scout make immense progress in school, the students embark on their first field trip.
- 10 10. I'm Famous2020-04-15As a reward for their hard work, the students are treated to a surprise guest: LeBron.
- 11 11. Training Camp2020-04-16When at-home suspension presents more problems than solutions, the school devises an in-house alternative for misbehaving students.
- 12 12. Red Zone2020-04-17To encourage students to take charge of their emotions, the school teaches them mood-regulating techniques.
- 13 13. The Test2020-04-20Spring test day has arrived. And the students of I Promise are ready. But how will they fare this time?
- 14 14. Moving Up2020-04-21
- 15 15. Last Day2020-04-22
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