A letter to our LEAD families: year-end update from CEO Dwayne Tucker
Dear LEAD Families, On behalf of more than 300 staff members at LEAD Public Schools, thank you for trusting us and for believing in our mission throughout this unprecedented time. We know that our network is not alone in facing this
Schools Closed for Remainder of the Year
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) announced today that all schools will be closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. At LEAD, this means our schools will be closed through May 21, the last
State Board of Education Updates Requirements for High School Seniors
The Tennessee State Board of Education announced today that all high school seniors are eligible to graduate based on their third marking period grades and completion of all school-required activities. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) provided additional information about what this
LEAD Staff Member Safely Back Home After Being Stuck in Peru During COVID-19 Pandemic
LEAD staff member Melissa Robbins and her husband Jonathan are safely back home in Nashville and under quarantine after being stranded in Peru for three weeks. “We are really excited to be home. The hardest part was not knowing how long
Reminder: Friday, April 10 remains a Spring Holiday
All staff members have the day off on Friday due to the pre-planned Spring Holiday. Our remote learning opportunities program will continue its third week starting on Monday, April 13. Thank you all for your continued support!
Helpful tips for obtaining internet access
During this extended school closure, we are all doing our best to support one another. For helpful tips on how to obtain free internet access, please visit this link.
Remote Learning Snapshot: LEAD Southeast Middle
LEAD Southeast Middle School students and staff collectively read nearly one million words in one week while learning remotely. The school is also proud to report that nearly 400 students are using the school's Google Classroom program where staff posts
Congratulations to the LEAD Academy Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Congratulations to the LEAD Academy Class of 2020 Valedictorian, Michael Khalil, and Salutatorian, Yousef Tadros! Khalil has a 4.14 weighted GPA and, according to college counselor Kelly Pietkiewicz, is the “epitome of hard work and commitment. “Michael has never settled for
Remote Learning Snapshot: LEAD Cameron
As LEAD continues offering remote learning opportunities for students and families during our extended school closure, here's a look inside Mr. Carlton Adkins' art class