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
LEAD School Spotlight: LEAD Academy
In the heart of North Nashville, LEAD Academy stands as a beacon of educational excellence, fostering a unique environment where high expectations meet unwavering support for both students and staff. With a rich history and a commitment to preparing LEADers
LEAD Academy Alum, Justice Williams, Published in Scientific Journal
She hasn’t been gone from LEAD Academy for long, but Justice Williams, LEAD Academy Class of ‘20, has already been published in a renowned scientific journal. The Maryville College Senior is majoring in Environmental Science and minoring in Spanish. She plans
Principal Spotlight: LEAD Cameron’s Briana Shelton
LEAD Cameron’s Briana Shelton knew she wanted to be an educator before leaving high school. She started volunteering at Smithson Craighead Academy, a public charter school in Madison, during her senior year and fell in love with helping students overcome
LEAD Southeast High Celebrates “Dress Your Culture Day”
On Tuesday, LEAD Southeast High school students celebrated “Dress Your Culture Day,” where students represented their native countries and heritage by dressing in their cultural clothing. LEAD has a diverse student body with our students speaking 27 different languages and
LEAD Southeast Senior Accepted to Vanderbilt University
LEAD Southeast Senior Chisom Nnadozie will be attending Vanderbilt University in the Fall of 2022. She is the first LEAD Southeast student to earn this prestigious honor. “Vanderbilt has been one of my dream schools since I was in 5th grade,”
MNPS Renews LEAD Southeast Charter for Ten More Years
LEAD is excited to share that the Metro Nashville Public School Board voted to renew the charter for LEAD Southeast for ten more years. Emma Mac, Genevieve Byrd and the staff at LEAD Southeast are examples of the dedicated work that
LEAD Earns Community Impact Project of the Year Award
The Tennessee Charter School Center named LEAD Public Schools Serve Others Stations the Community Impact Project of the Year award winner on Thursday. This award recognizes the work across LEAD's campuses to provide support to families when needed, by meeting needs
LEAD Graduates Taking Advantage of Tennessee Promise Scholarship Program
Dozens of LEAD Class of 2021 graduates intend to take advantage of Tennessee’s signature scholarship program, the Tennessee Promise, by attending Middle Tennessee community colleges tuition free. Tennessee is the first state in the nation to offer two years of
LEAD Graduates Continue their Education at HBCUs
Dozens of LEAD Academy and LEAD Southeast High School Class of 2021 graduates applied, were admitted, and will attend some of our nation’s most prestigious Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). About one-third of HBCUs have experienced record increases in applications