National Principals Month: What Teachers Have to Say About Our School Leaders
The month of October is National Principals Month and serves as a time to recognize and celebrate the work school principals do on our campuses to support and empower staff and students. We asked our teachers to share what they
LEAD Academy Educator Named 2023 Nashville Blue Ribbon Teacher
Alice Pieschel, a languages teacher at LEAD Academy, was recently named one of only 50 Blue Ribbon Teachers by the Nashville Public Education Foundation (NPEF). This award is a partnership between NPEF and Metro Nashville Public Schools, and it reinforces
LEAD Public Schools Receives $12.2 Million Grant from the U.S. Department of Education for Innovative Teacher Compensation Program
LEAD Public Schools, Nashville’s largest local charter network, has been awarded a three-year, $12.2 million Rigorous Instructional Supports for Educators (RISE) Grant from the U.S. Department of Education. This is the second time LEAD has been awarded a grant through the
How LEAD Southeast Middle Is Using Data to Reinforce Their Mission Year Round
At LEAD Southeast Middle School, every minute matters. Leading up to Fall Break, all of their teachers, instructional managers, and assistant principals dove into interim assessment data to make mid-semester adjustments to improve student outcomes. LEAD Public Schools performs interim
LEAD Public Schools Honors Hispanic Heritage Month
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15), schools across the LEAD Public Schools network celebrated the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans through special events and activities. By focusing on the history, culture, and achievement of Hispanic Americans,
Hispanic Heritage Month Q&A with Jennifer Salamanca
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at LEAD Public Schools means honoring the culture and heritage of many of our students and staff. Every year from September 15 to October 15, we recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans through lessons, activities,
LEAD Cameron Teacher Selected for State Art Educator Award
Carlton Adkins, an arts teacher at LEAD Cameron Middle School, was recently named the 2024 Middle School Art Teacher of the Year by the Tennessee Art Education Association (TAEA). The statewide award recognizes outstanding teachers who exemplify what it means
LEAD School Spotlight: LEAD Brick Church
In North Nashville’s Whites Creek neighborhood, the Brick Church school building has been a staple for generations. In 2012, Brick Church became part of the LEAD network through a partnership with the state, and the school has risen to a
#LEADStaffSpotlight: Regina Schumacher, LEAD Network Support Team
With almost a decade at LEAD Public Schools under her belt, Regina Schumacher is a true embodiment of the commitment tenet of our Ethos. “My relationships with my colleagues, my students, and students’ families keep me coming back year after year,”