LEAD Public Schools

As part of LEAD’s commitment to preparing students for life after high school, we are excited to announce a new partnership with Tennessee State University (TSU).

This school year, LEAD launched a new on-site dual enrollment partnership with Tennessee State University, expanding opportunities for students to earn college credit while continuing their high school education. The partnership begins with a Dual Enrollment Medical Terminology course, with 37 LEAD students currently enrolled across two of our high school campuses.

Through the program, students remain at their schools while TSU professors come directly to campus to teach a college-level course. The dual enrollment model gives high school students an early introduction to college-level coursework while also allowing them to begin earning credits toward their postsecondary education. By bringing those opportunities directly to LEAD campuses, the partnership with TSU helps make the college experience more accessible for all students.

“Adding Dual Enrollment to our curriculum is about fundamentally expanding what is possible for our students. We want our students to graduate with meaningful choices for their future and the confidence to pursue the path that’s right for them, said Courtney McEwen, LEAD Public School’s director of college and career readiness. “By bringing college learning into the high school experience, we are bridging the gap to post-secondary success, giving our students the tools, confidence, and actual college credits to hit the ground running on Day One.” 

The launch of the TSU partnership reflects LEAD’s broader commitment to creating meaningful pathways between high school, college, and career. College and career readiness is not only about preparing students to apply to college after graduation; it is also about giving them opportunities to experience high-level learning, explore potential career interests, and understand what will be expected of them before they leave high school.