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Series · 2020–2020Ended

I Promise

1 season·15 episodes·102 min avg.·United States of America

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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I Promise
I PromiseUp next
Apr 6, 2020

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
We Are Family
Apr 6, 2020

I Promise faculty share their community approach: making sure students learn, eat well, and helping parents get their GEDs.

03
Trust
Trust
Apr 6, 2020

Bonds are formed and trust established in the “I Promise” circle: a place where students can share and learn about their feelings.

04
Misfits
Misfits
Apr 7, 2020

Third-grader Dae’Shaunna and other students struggle to learn while coping with traumatic home lives.

05
Honeymoon's Over
Honeymoon's Over
Apr 8, 2020

For the faculty, the realities of dealing with students suffering from trauma hits hard.

06
It Starts With Us
It Starts With Us
Apr 9, 2020

The fall test is here. For the faculty, that means providing support to the anxious students.

07
Focus
Focus
Apr 10, 2020

The poor fall test results forces the I Promise teachers to change their approach to reading.

08
Got Your Back
Got Your Back
Apr 13, 2020

When fourth-grader Vincent becomes a bullying target, the other students come together to defend him.

09
Stories Like These
Stories Like These
Apr 14, 2020

As Nate and Scout make immense progress in school, the students embark on their first field trip.

10
I'm Famous
I'm Famous
Apr 15, 2020

As a reward for their hard work, the students are treated to a surprise guest: LeBron.

11
Training Camp
Training Camp
Apr 16, 2020

When at-home suspension presents more problems than solutions, the school devises an in-house alternative for misbehaving students.

12
Red Zone
Red Zone
Apr 17, 2020

To encourage students to take charge of their emotions, the school teaches them mood-regulating techniques.

13
The Test
The Test
Apr 20, 2020

Spring test day has arrived. And the students of I Promise are ready. But how will they fare this time?

14
Moving Up
Moving Up
Apr 21, 2020
15
Last Day
Last Day
Apr 22, 2020

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LeBron James
Self

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