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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Season 1
2020
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01. I Promise
2020-04-06
LeBron 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.
02. We Are Family
2020-04-06
I Promise faculty share their community approach: making sure students learn, eat well, and helping parents get their GEDs.
03. Trust
2020-04-06
Bonds are formed and trust established in the “I Promise” circle: a place where students can share and learn about their feelings.
04. Misfits
2020-04-07
Third-grader Dae’Shaunna and other students struggle to learn while coping with traumatic home lives.
05. Honeymoon's Over
2020-04-08
For the faculty, the realities of dealing with students suffering from trauma hits hard.
06. It Starts With Us
2020-04-09
The fall test is here. For the faculty, that means providing support to the anxious students.
07. Focus
2020-04-10
The poor fall test results forces the I Promise teachers to change their approach to reading.
08. Got Your Back
2020-04-13
When fourth-grader Vincent becomes a bullying target, the other students come together to defend him.
09. Stories Like These
2020-04-14
As Nate and Scout make immense progress in school, the students embark on their first field trip.
10. I'm Famous
2020-04-15
As a reward for their hard work, the students are treated to a surprise guest: LeBron.
11. Training Camp
2020-04-16
When at-home suspension presents more problems than solutions, the school devises an in-house alternative for misbehaving students.
12. Red Zone
2020-04-17
To encourage students to take charge of their emotions, the school teaches them mood-regulating techniques.
13. The Test
2020-04-20
Spring test day has arrived. And the students of I Promise are ready. But how will they fare this time?
14. Moving Up
2020-04-21
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15. Last Day
2020-04-22
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