After returning to the classroom for the first full school year since the pandemic, LEAD Public Schools saw significant student growth with five out of six schools achieving the highest possible level of academic growth on the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment …
“One week after arriving in the US, fleeing a dangerous situation in my beloved homeland of Honduras, I started as a terrified 7th grader at my zoned school, Cameron College Prep (what is today called LEAD Cameron). I remember being …
LEAD Neely’s Bend Middle School students in the Music Performance Program are getting new musical instruments thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Harry Chapin Foundation. Chris Mudd, music teacher and band director for Neely’s Bend, said new instruments will …
National Book Month has come to a close but LEAD Public Schools embraces and celebrates the power of literacy all year long. LEAD promoted Thomas Schoen to the role of Director of Literacy in April 2021. Schoen received his BA …
For Miriam Michel and DeAnthony Dixon one simple log-in to the Vanderbilt University application system equalled a life-changing moment. Both LEAD Academy seniors were admitted to Vanderbilt in the early decision round of applications, the first time in LEAD Academy …
LEAD Public Schools seeks passionate teachers who want to grow and make a difference with Nashville students. Applications for the 2021-2022 school year are now open. At LEAD, everyone embraces the mission. We come to work each day motivated by …
Students attending LEAD Academy High School learn about possibilities. They may select from seven Advanced Placement (AP) options, more than 10 different clubs and after-school activities and five sports. Throughout their four years of school, they attend college seminar and …
In honor of Veterans Day, LEAD celebrates the brave LEAD alumni and staff who have served and currently serve our country in the United States military. PFC Dalila Martinez graduated from LEAD Academy in 2019. After graduation, she enlisted in …
From the Classroom to the Ballot Box, with Polls and Policy Discussions in Between During an election year, “teachable moments” can lead to civic engagement and greater understanding of how students can be part of and help shape the news. …
On Tuesday, August 25, LEAD Public Schools will announce how we will hold classes after Labor Day. Prior to the 2020-2021 school year, we announced that we will begin the school year remotely. Stay tuned for more and to stay …
