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
LEAD Hosts Annual College Breakfast; Celebrates Four Consecutive Classes Earning 100 Percent Acceptance to College
More than 400 people attended this morning’s annual LEAD College Breakfast inside the Music City Center in downtown Nashville to celebrate the success of the last four graduating classes of LEAD Academy – all of whom have earned 100 percent
LEAD Academy Class of 2017 Earns 100 Percent Acceptance to College
LEAD Public Schools officially announced today that the LEAD Academy Class of 2017 is the fourth consecutive group of seniors to earn 100 percent acceptance to college. To date, every single LEAD Academy graduating class has attained this honor. “We are so
Brick Church 8th-Grader Named City’s “Mr. Basketball”
Congratulations to Antonio "Tony" Anthony for being named the city's Mr. Basketball through the Charles Davis Foundation awards program. Tony, an eighth-grader at Brick Church: A LEAD Public School, led the Bears to a 16-4 record and a season that ended
LEAD Southeast Teacher Selected for 2017 Shell Urban Science Educators Development Award
Dr. Alexandra Valdes, a science teacher at LEAD Southeast since 2014, was recently named a 2017 Shell Urban Science Educator Award recipient. The award recognizes outstanding and diverse science teachers and provides them with ongoing professional development and growth opportunities. Dr.
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
LEAD’s 2015-2016 Annual Report Now Available Online
The 2015-2016 Annual Report is now available online. Please continue reading for the welcome message from CEO Chris Reynolds and Dwayne Tucker, the chairman of LEAD's Board of Directors. Greetings from LEAD Public Schools, As we begin our 10th year of educational
LEAD Academy Scores Level 5 on TVAAS
LEAD Academy High School scored a Level 5 last year on the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS), the highest ranking given to schools by the state department of education. “Our students and teachers did a great job leading up to the
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