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2021102 minPGdocumentary

I Promise

2021102 minPGdocumentary

Students at the I Promise School in Akron, Ohio, navigate challenges and triumphs through a holistic, STEM-focused education model infused with love and support.

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I Promise

2021• 102 minPG

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Students at the I Promise School in Akron, Ohio, navigate challenges and triumphs through a holistic, STEM-focused education model infused with love and support.

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I Promise School in Akron, Ohio, serves students from the lowest academic percentile, offering a holistic, STEM-focused education model. The film chronicles the first academic year, highlighting the daily challenges and successes faced by students and their families. Emphasizing resilience and the importance of social-emotional learning, the narrative is infused with the LeBron James Family Foundation's "We Are Family" philosophy. Through this innovative approach, the film illustrates the profound impact of education on the lives of these children.

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