LEAD Celebrates a Fantastic First-Quarter
As we reach the midpoint of the school year, LEAD celebrates several accomplishments happening at our campuses so far this school year. Returning to school even in the midst of rising COVID-19 numbers presents challenges, but that only makes LEAD
Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for Students
In partnership with the Metro Public Health Department, Metro Nashville Public Schools will be hosting multiple free drive-thru vaccine clinics where children 5-11 can get their first dose, with a follow-up for a second dose three weeks later. Parents or guardians
Window and Mirrors: LEAD Celebrates the Power of Literacy
National Book Month has come to a close but LEAD Public Schools embraces and celebrates the power of literacy all year long. LEAD promoted Thomas Schoen to the role of Director of Literacy in April 2021. Schoen received his BA and
LEAD Welcomes Karl Wendt, New Principal at LEAD Brick Church
On September 20, Karl Wendt joined LEAD Public Schools as the new Principal at Brick Church Middle School. Prior to joining LEAD, Wendt worked as a consultant for education technology startups and served as founding principal at a charter school in
LEAD Supports Families with Serve Others Stations
At LEAD, we believe that meeting students’ needs -- academically, physically, and emotionally -- ensures success. After the tornadoes struck the Nashville community in March of 2020, LEAD established the “Serve Others Stations” to support families and staff who need assistance
First Day of School 2021
Tuesday, August 10, looked a lot like most first days of school with students nervously getting off buses and navigating new schedules. This year, every student and staff member wore protective masks to protect everyone in the COVID-19 pandemic. While
LEAD to Begin 2021-2022 School Year with Masks
On Tuesday, August 10, each LEAD campus will begin a new school year. In effort to keep everyone safe and engaged in learning even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, LEAD Public Schools will follow these safety guidelines: Everyone on every
LEAD Graduates Taking Advantage of Tennessee Promise Scholarship Program
Dozens of LEAD Class of 2021 graduates intend to take advantage of Tennessee’s signature scholarship program, the Tennessee Promise, by attending Middle Tennessee community colleges tuition free. Tennessee is the first state in the nation to offer two years of
LEAD Southeast High School Welcomes New Principal, Genevieve Byrd
On July 1, LEAD Southeast High School welcomed Genevieve Byrd as its new principal. Ms. Byrd previously served as founding principal at Belmont Charter High School in Philadelphia. Prior to that she worked as an administrator in charter schools in New
LEAD Graduates Continue their Education at HBCUs
Dozens of LEAD Academy and LEAD Southeast High School Class of 2021 graduates applied, were admitted, and will attend some of our nation’s most prestigious Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). About one-third of HBCUs have experienced record increases in applications