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LEAD Public Schools is proud to share that Kristen Collier, a 7th grade science teacher at LEAD Southeast Middle, has been named Mentor Teacher of the Year by the Nashville Teacher Residency.  “Having been in my first year as a mentor,

LEAD Public Schools is proud to announce that a record number of 107 students across all of its schools earned the state of Tennessee’s Seal of Biliteracy Award for demonstrating proficiency and excellence in both English and another language. Twenty-seven 12th

Get to know the valedictorians from LEAD’s Class of 2023. Spoiler alert: Both students are Vanderbilt-bound this fall! Mariam Mahoud, LEAD Academy Q: What are some of your favorite memories from your time in high school? A: The moment I met my best

Today, LEAD Academy High School and LEAD Southeast High School seniors announced their college and career pathways in front of nearly 3,000 students, alumni, teachers, family members, and supporters from across the Nashville community in an emotional and inspirational Senior

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We are grateful for the work of our teachers every day, but this week gives us a special opportunity to celebrate the great contributions they’ve made in our schools. There’s a lot we could say about

At LEAD Southeast High, one teacher is taking “ready for college” to the next level by ensuring her students earn college credit before they even walk in the door. This year, a record number of 25 students scored high enough

Today, LEAD Public Schools announced Dr. Ricki Gibbs will be joining its team as the new head of elementary schools and will report directly to the CEO. Gibbs currently serves as principal at Warner Arts Magnet Elementary School in Nashville. “Dr.

LEAD Public Schools is committed to ensuring that every student is ready for life after high school graduation, including our students with disabilities. The Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is helping continue that mission for two LEAD alumni with Project

Finding a school that is the right fit for a child is essential to their ability to succeed. Parents need a school that meets their child’s needs academically, socially, and emotionally–and that’s what Jeimy López has found at LEAD Neely’s

The weight of the recent Covenant School shooting has been felt across Nashville and many are feeling motivated to have their voices heard. Three LEAD Academy students had the opportunity to do just that when they were invited to meet