I Promise
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Director: Marc Levin
Top Cast
LeBron James
Self
Seasons
Season 1 (2020)
No overview available.
15 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: I Promise
2020-04-06LeBron 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.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 2: We Are Family
2020-04-06I Promise faculty share their community approach: making sure students learn, eat well, and helping parents get their GEDs.
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2020-04-06Bonds are formed and trust established in the “I Promise” circle: a place where students can share and learn about their feelings.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 4: Misfits
2020-04-07Third-grader Dae’Shaunna and other students struggle to learn while coping with traumatic home lives.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 5: Honeymoon's Over
2020-04-08For the faculty, the realities of dealing with students suffering from trauma hits hard.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 6: It Starts With Us
2020-04-09The fall test is here. For the faculty, that means providing support to the anxious students.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 7: Focus
2020-04-10The poor fall test results forces the I Promise teachers to change their approach to reading.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 8: Got Your Back
2020-04-13When fourth-grader Vincent becomes a bullying target, the other students come together to defend him.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 9: Stories Like These
2020-04-14As Nate and Scout make immense progress in school, the students embark on their first field trip.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 10: I'm Famous
2020-04-15As a reward for their hard work, the students are treated to a surprise guest: LeBron.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 11: Training Camp
2020-04-16When at-home suspension presents more problems than solutions, the school devises an in-house alternative for misbehaving students.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 12: Red Zone
2020-04-17To encourage students to take charge of their emotions, the school teaches them mood-regulating techniques.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 13: The Test
2020-04-20Spring test day has arrived. And the students of I Promise are ready. But how will they fare this time?
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