How Vanderbilt’s Project SEARCH is Making a Difference for LEAD Alumni With Disabilities
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
A Parent’s Perspective: The Impact of LEAD Neely’s Bend
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
LEAD Academy Students Meet With State Legislators to Advocate for Change
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
LEAD Neely’s Bend Students Gain Professional Experience Through Front Office Jobs
From stocking the staff lounge and copy rooms to managing inventory, three 7th grade students at LEAD Neely’s Bend are getting a taste of what it’s like to work in a professional environment–during the school day. Shariya Dean, Journey Nelson,
LEAD Public Schools Launches New Program to Connect Families With Community Resources
LEAD Public Schools believes in building partnership between home and school so that our students have the full support needed to succeed. This belief inspired the launch of LEAD’s newest family support initiative: the CarePortal. “Some of our students have more
LEAD Public Schools Statement on Covenant School Shooting
LEAD Public Schools extends its deepest sympathies to the entire Covenant School community in the wake of this morning’s school shooting. Schools should always be a safe place for students and staff, and we are horrified this kind of tragedy
#LEADStaffSpotlight: Randa Awad, LEAD Southeast Middle
At LEAD Public Schools, we are committed to meeting students and families where they are at–and that is exactly what Randa Awad is doing at LEAD Southeast Middle. As the school’s office manager, Awad is using her Arabic skills to
#LEADStaffSpotlight: Willa Bakkar, LEAD Cameron
When staff think about someone who goes “above and beyond” for students at LEAD Cameron, Willa Bakarr is always a name that comes to mind. “I chose a career in education for the incredible opportunity to model to young students the
Librarian Jane Steffen Encourages Connection Through Books During Read Across America Week
Read Across America Week, celebrated March 2-6, 2023, is a national celebration of the love and joy of reading. In honor of Read Across America, we’re spotlighting our media specialists across the network. LEAD Cameron and LEAD Academy Media Specialist
Librarian Rachel Braun Instills a Love of Reading in LEAD Neely’s Bend Students
Read Across America Week, celebrated March 2-6, 2023, is a national celebration of the love and joy of reading! In honor of Read Across America, we’re spotlighting our media specialists across the network! At LEAD, Neely’s Bend Media Specialist Rachel Braun