Serving students AND their families: LEAD Southeast offers adult ESL Classes
Jose Cisillas speaks English fluently, but the Nashville transplant only learned to read and write in his native language of Spanish in school. So when his daughter Kristie, a student at LEAD Southeast Middle, had questions about her homework in
Cameron’s “Newcomer Academy” helps refugee and immigrant students
When Eradi walked into his first day of 5th grade at LEAD Cameron Middle School, he didn’t speak a word of English. Instead, he spoke only a remote dialect of Swahili, that no one in the district could interpret. “He could
A Look at Student-Led Conferences (SLCs)
As a student-led conference greeter inside LEAD Cameron, 8th-grader Rosie said she looked at the opportunity as one for both herself and fellow students to meet with adult volunteers much like they would for a job interview. “It gives me a
LEAD Academy Freshmen Host Civic Design Showcase
Mena Gamil extended his hand, introduced himself, and started talking about the need for solar-paneled sidewalks -- sidewalks that would be environmentally friendly, safe for passersby and, above all else, an improvement over existing paths in nearby neighborhoods. "I want to
LAHS Students, Staff Model Courage while “LEADing in Solidarity”
Justin Martinez ‘20 took the mic and told his story. “Discrimination,” he said before 100-plus students at lunch Friday afternoon. “You hear of it, but you never expect to see it in your own life. Personally, I’m not affected by rude
MNPS Board of Ed. Approves LEAD Academy Renewal
The Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools’ Board of Education approved the LEAD Academy charter renewal application on Tuesday night, which means LEAD Academy will continue providing a high-quality, equitable college-preparatory education for students over the next decade. “Thank you to the Board
LAHS Senior Participates in “Girls State”
For LEAD Academy senior LaShonda Price, the opportunity to join Girls State this past summer allowed her to step outside of her comfort zone as a person and a student. In a word, LaShonda called it transforming. “Girls State is just an overall
LEAD Southeast Music Program Rocks
Dr. Rock strides into his classroom at LEAD Southeast and a hush immediately comes over his assembled students. “Alright!” he says. “Let’s get this ‘Radioactive’ thing going. Let’s see if we can tear it up.” And tear it up they did. “They” are
An Inside Look at Student-Led Conferences
The student looked down at his folder, back up at the adult seated next to him and pondered the question at hand a bit more. “What is my favorite subject in school?” he asked, a wry smile foreshadowing his excitement. “I