LEAD is Ready for TNReady Testing
One of the most important assessments of the year is right around the corner for LEAD students. According to the Tennessee Department of Education, TNReady is a test designed to assess true student understanding -- not just basic memorization and
LEAD Academy High School Transitions Principal
There are changes coming to LEAD Academy High School. After five years serving as LEAD Academy’s principal, Nic Frank is moving into a network leadership role at the end of this school year and LEAD Academy will welcome a new
LEAD Celebrates Nashville Leaders Throughout Women’s History Month
To celebrate Women’s History Month, LEAD is recognizing the incredible women who make an impact in the Nashville community and beyond. These women embody the LEAD Ethos in their life and works and prove to be: Committed, Disciplined, Self-Reliant, Service-Minded,
LEAD Teachers See Students Succeed in Virtual Learning Environment
The 2020-2021 school year is the first in the history of LEAD Public Schools in which students and teachers spent the majority of the year in a virtual classroom. As half of LEAD students return to in-person instruction in March
LEAD Cameron Teacher Featured on WSMV
Hundreds of teachers in the metro Nashville area are beginning to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations as part of the effort to return to in-person learning. One of our very own educators at LEAD Cameron, Hadley Bales, was featured on WSMV Nashville
LEAD Academy Panthers Score Big on the Court
The Boys and Girls Lead Academy High School Basketball teams are celebrating after outstanding performances in the District 7-A Tournament. The LAHS Boys Basketball team are the District 7-A Champions for the third consecutive year. The Panthers beat Merrol Hyde Magnet
LEAD Statement Regarding PPP Funding and Tennessee Charter Schools
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, LEAD Public Schools and many other charter schools in Tennessee and across the country applied for and were granted Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds. When the regulations related to accepting the funds changed, LEAD decided
The LEAD Report 2020: Creating Beauty in the Midst of Chaos
The 2020 school year ended like no other with schools across the world closed and students learning virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But LEAD’s mission to prepare all of our students with the knowledge and skills to succeed in
LEAD Public Schools Announce Reopening Schedule
Metro Nashville Public Schools announced on February 1 that students in MNPS schools will begin returning to classrooms over the next few weeks. At LEAD, we have decided to follow a slightly different schedule than MNPS and seek to explain
Leadership Changes Come to LEAD Southeast High School
There are changes coming to LEAD Southeast High School. Amy Kate Wilkins, principal of LEAD Southeast High School, will be moving to Stamford, Connecticut this summer. Amy Kate will continue to serve in the principal role committed to the students, families