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January is National Mentoring Month – and LEAD Academy participates in a unique mentoring program for juniors and seniors called Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS).  After students express an interest in the program and participate in an interview process with BBBS

LEAD Public Schools is proud to celebrate Jonathan Brocco, principal at LEAD Southeast Middle School, as the 2024 Tennessee Charter School Center’s Charter Champion: Administrator of the Year! Charter Champion awards are given to outstanding leaders throughout the state's charter

Today, the state of Tennessee released the results of the A-F accountability system, and LEAD Public Schools is excited to announce that three of our schools moved from a C to a B for the 2023-24 school year! Based on academic

We're hiring dynamic educators to join us at LEAD Public Schools! At the heart of our mission is a fundamental belief: exceptional teachers are the most transformative force in a student's educational journey. We're seeking passionate professionals who are committed

At LEAD Public Schools, the holiday season becomes a powerful moment of community connection and compassion. Our staff transforms the spirit of giving into tangible support for students and their families by creating a heartfelt tradition of care and generosity. Each

Parent voice is crucial to the work we do at LEAD Public Schools, because the families we serve are central to our mission of preparing students for their futures. LEAD Cameron Middle School intentionally incorporates parent voice into everyday practice

LEAD Public Schools is proud to share that Stephanie Jarrett-Thorpe has been selected as LEAD Southeast Elementary’s founding principal for the 2025-26 school year.

Each year, LEAD seniors apply for the QuestBridge Scholarship, one of the country's most prestigious and competitive scholarships that is awarded to only a handful of qualified applicants. QuestBridge partners with some of the top universities in the nation to

LEAD Public Schools is excited to announce that LEAD Academy, LEAD Brick Church, LEAD Cameron, LEAD Neely’s Bend, LEAD Southeast Middle, and LEAD Southeast High all earned a Level 5 on the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS) for the 2023-24

We are proud to announce that both LEAD Academy High School and LEAD Southeast High School were named by the state of Tennessee as United States Civic All-Star Schools!  All high school students in the state of Tennessee must take and