Inclusivity at LEAD Southeast Middle During Inclusive Schools Week and Beyond
Inclusive Schools Week is an annual event dedicated to celebrating the diversity of ability levels of all students in order to create an inclusive climate that promotes belonging for all. Held during the first full week of December, LEAD Southeast
The 2022-2023 LEAD Report is Now Live!
15 years of INSPIRING FUTURES The LEAD Report 2022-2023 is now live on our website. This online edition of our annual report presents facts and photos that highlight the commitment of every member of our community— from our teachers, school leaders,
What We’re Thankful For: Our LEADers Give Thanks
As we enter the season of giving thanks, we recognize that we have much to be grateful for at LEAD Public Schools. Our teachers, leaders, staff, students, and families inspire gratitude all year round. We asked our LEAD family what they
The Story of Neely’s Bend: How LEAD Took A Priority School to New Heights
Located in the Madison community, Neely’s Bend Middle is a school with one of the most unique histories in Nashville. After years of chronic underperformance, Neely’s Bend Middle, a part of Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS), was selected by the
LEAD School Spotlight: LEAD Cameron
Located on First Avenue just south of downtown Nashville, LEAD Cameron Middle has a rich history with an alumni network spanning decades. In the fall of 1940, with funding provided by the Federal Works Agency and the city of Nashville, Cameron
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