LEAD’s innovative performance-based teacher pay program featured in The Tennessean
LEAD's innovative performance-based teacher pay program was featured in The Tennessean on Feb. 10. From LEAD Cameron teacher Alyssa Patel: "It really allows you to drive your own path forward," Patel said of the compensation model. "Which you don't usually get
LEAD Cameron featured as a “Thriving School”
The following story was published on the Nashville Public Education Foundation (NPEF) website on Wednesday, Dec. 18. LEAD Cameron: A Community Growing Together Middle school: An emotional rollercoaster of angst and confusion coupled with increased academic challenges that causes most of us
LEAD’s 2019 Annual Report Now Available Online
“The 2018-2019 school year was a pivotal year in LEAD’s history that will shape our service to Nashville for the next decade," said Dwayne Tucker, LEAD CEO. "We are making new, strategic investments in initiatives to achieve great student outcomes.
Home from his second tour of duty, dad surprises son at LEAD Southeast
A special moment between father and son occurred at LEAD Southeast at lunch Friday when Petty Officer First Class Troy Harlin surprised his son, Jordan, a sixth-grader upon his return home from his second tour overseas. "Emotional and a little overwhelming," Petty
LEAD Alumna Paves Way for Next Generation of Nashville Entrepreneurs
Torianna Doss will graduate from Fisk University in 2020 with a degree in Business Administration, but she already has one successful business under her belt and is finding ways to help other aspiring entrepreneurs reach their dreams. When Torianna came to
LEAD Neely’s Bend teams with Root Nashville
LEAD Neely’s Bend joined volunteers from Root Nashville and Cornerstone Church earlier this month to plant nearly 200 new trees on the school’s campus in Madison. The plantings are a part of Root Nashville, a campaign led by the Cumberland River
LEAD Southeast Ex. Ed. students open “Lobos Cafe”
Exceptional Education (Ex. Ed.) students at our LEAD Southeast middle school campus have been hosting a monthly “Lobos Cafe,” where they help plan, prep, cook and serve food to staff members to build on their “Ready for Life” job skills. “The great
Meet the FACEs: Blanca Cross at LEAD Neely’s Bend
Meet Blanca Cross, the Family and Community Engagement (FACE) coordinator at our Neely’s Bend campus in Madison. Blanca was appointed to the position earlier this school year. “I'm lucky to be a part of an organization that values strong academics but
LEAD Students, Families and Alumni Participate in Financial Aid Night
Preparing students to be ready for college and life includes helping them think about all aspects of their college and career choice— including finances and how they will pay for college. So each year, LEAD Academy High School (LAHS) hosts a
Meet the FACEs: Erin Molitoris at LEAD Southeast
Meet Erin Molitoris, the Family and Community Engagement (FACE) coordinator at our LEAD Southeast campus in Antioch. "Ms. Molly" has been the FACE coordinator since June of 2016. "I believe it is my job to make sure all of our families