School Pride
A reality series that empowers communities to take charge and transform their broken schools by renovating these educational institutions. A team of experts lend expertise in the makeover process, but it's ultimately up to the students, teachers, and community to execute the restoration. Making use of local businesses and skilled local labor, the community will make over classrooms, public spaces, athletic facilities, and art and music halls. The work will include everything from painting and carpeting to improving utilities and updating technology systems. Cameras document their progress, revealing multiple surprises along the way, ultimately concluding with the unveiling of a completely transformed school. Inspired by a successful revitalization effort in Compton, California, "School Pride" will encourage students in all locations to take more pride and improve academic achievement through the revitalization of their school and community.
- Metascore45
- 2010-2010
- 1 season
- NBC
- Reality
A reality series that empowers communities to take charge and transform their broken schools by renovating these educational institutions. A team of experts lend expertise in the makeover process, but it's ultimately up to the students, teachers, and community to execute the restoration. Making use of local businesses and skilled local labor, the community will make over classrooms, public spaces, athletic facilities, and art and music halls. The work will include everything from painting and carpeting to improving utilities and updating technology systems. Cameras document their progress, revealing multiple surprises along the way, ultimately concluding with the unveiling of a completely transformed school. Inspired by a successful revitalization effort in Compton, California, "School Pride" will encourage students in all locations to take more pride and improve academic achievement through the revitalization of their school and community.
Season 1 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 2010
Episode 1
Soaring Eagles!
Fri, Oct 15, 2010 37 mins
In this new series, communities come together to renovate their aging and broken public schools, restoring their sense of value and school pride.
Episode 2
Follow the Teachers!
Fri, Oct 22, 2010 43 mins
Lanier Elementary School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is in need of major renovations and receives tremendous support from local heroes, the teachers from Teach 4 America.
Episode 3
Rising from the Flood
Fri, Oct 29, 2010 43 mins
A destructive flood leaves Kingston Springs Elementary School in Kingston Springs, Tennessee, in need of help. Plus, a surprise - and moving performance - by LADY ANTEBELLUM.
Episode 4
Don't Shut Us Down!
Fri, Nov 5, 2010 43 mins
The Communication and Media Arts High School in Detroit, renowned for its achievements and exceptional graduation rate, is on the district's shut-down list due to poor facilities.
Episode 5
Needles
Fri, Nov 12, 2010 43 mins
The team heads to Needles High School in California. Resources are lacking to repair the ailing school grounds, but this small town is rich in community spirit and tradition.
Episode 6
Pride of the Neighborhood
Fri, Nov 19, 2010 43 mins
Los Angeles mayor ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA, L.A. Laker DEREK FISHER and baseball's JOE TORRE pitch in to offer a positive boost to Hollenbeck Middle School in East L.A.
Episode 7
Bring Back the Arts
Fri, Nov 26, 2010 42 mins
The Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies fights to restore pride and achievement while its facilities are in shambles. Parents, students and teachers try to keep motivated.