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Located on First Avenue just south of downtown Nashville, LEAD Cameron Middle has a rich history with an alumni network spanning decades. In the fall of 1940, with funding provided by the Federal Works Agency and the city of Nashville, Cameron

The month of October is National Principals Month and serves as a time to recognize and celebrate the work school principals do on our campuses to support and empower staff and students. We asked our teachers to share what they

Alice Pieschel, a languages teacher at LEAD Academy, was recently named one of only 50 Blue Ribbon Teachers by the Nashville Public Education Foundation (NPEF). This award is a partnership between NPEF and Metro Nashville Public Schools, and it reinforces

LEAD Public Schools, Nashville’s largest local charter network, has been awarded a three-year, $12.2 million Rigorous Instructional Supports for Educators (RISE) Grant from the U.S. Department of Education. This is the second time LEAD has been awarded a grant through the

At LEAD Southeast Middle School, every minute matters. Leading up to Fall Break, all of their teachers, instructional managers, and assistant principals dove into interim assessment data to make mid-semester adjustments to improve student outcomes. LEAD Public Schools performs interim

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15), schools across the LEAD Public Schools network celebrated the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans through special events and activities. By focusing on the history, culture, and achievement of Hispanic Americans,

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at LEAD Public Schools means honoring the culture and heritage of many of our students and staff. Every year from September 15 to October 15, we recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans through lessons, activities,

Carlton Adkins, an arts teacher at LEAD Cameron Middle School, was recently named the 2024 Middle School Art Teacher of the Year by the Tennessee Art Education Association (TAEA). The statewide award recognizes outstanding teachers who exemplify what it means