What is Crew? How This Unique LEAD Practice Fosters Strong Relationships, Academic Growth, and Family Support
At LEAD Public Schools, it is our goal to develop our students into people who will not only be successful in college, but also in life. Academics are just one piece of a students’ development into a successful adult, and
LEAD School Spotlight: LEAD Southeast Middle School
LEAD Public Schools opened LEAD Southeast Middle School (LSEM) in 2013, responding to the need for personalized and high-quality instruction in South Nashville and Antioch neighborhoods. The school has a diverse student population, welcoming students from 28 countries, and a
How LEAD Public Schools is Using Mentorship to Create Community and a Culture of Support
January is National Mentoring Month, and the mentorship programs at LEAD Public Schools are worth celebrating. We spoke with a few educators at LEAD Southeast Middle and LEAD Cameron who have seen the benefits of mentoring first-hand in their schools. At
Spreading Holiday Joy: LEAD Staff Gift Students and Families
At LEAD Public Schools, one of the tenets of our Ethos is “Serving Others.” The holiday season provides an opportunity for LEAD staff to come together to provide some additional love and support for our students and their families. The
LEAD is Hiring! Come Work Where You Matter
We’re hiring! At LEAD Public Schools, we know that effective and caring teachers are the most crucial in-school factor for student success. We need educators who want to develop themselves while making a difference in the lives of Nashville students
Inclusivity at LEAD Southeast Middle During Inclusive Schools Week and Beyond
Inclusive Schools Week is an annual event dedicated to celebrating the diversity of ability levels of all students in order to create an inclusive climate that promotes belonging for all. Held during the first full week of December, LEAD Southeast
The 2022-2023 LEAD Report is Now Live!
15 years of INSPIRING FUTURES The LEAD Report 2022-2023 is now live on our website. This online edition of our annual report presents facts and photos that highlight the commitment of every member of our community— from our teachers, school leaders,
What We’re Thankful For: Our LEADers Give Thanks
As we enter the season of giving thanks, we recognize that we have much to be grateful for at LEAD Public Schools. Our teachers, leaders, staff, students, and families inspire gratitude all year round. We asked our LEAD family what they
The Story of Neely’s Bend: How LEAD Took A Priority School to New Heights
Located in the Madison community, Neely’s Bend Middle is a school with one of the most unique histories in Nashville. After years of chronic underperformance, Neely’s Bend Middle, a part of Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS), was selected by the