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
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
Titans, TeamSmile Support LEAD Southeast
LEAD Southeast students took part in a free oral health care and instruction program presented by TeamSmile and the Tennessee Titans today inside Nissan Stadium and then spent time with a group of Titans players and cheerleaders. The TeamSmile program promotes the importance of good
LEAD Southeast Music Program Rocks
Dr. Rock strides into his classroom at LEAD Southeast and a hush immediately comes over his assembled students. “Alright!” he says. “Let’s get this ‘Radioactive’ thing going. Let’s see if we can tear it up.” And tear it up they did. “They” are
LEAD Academy Senior is the Network’s First Student to Receive a Full Athletic Scholarship
LEAD Academy High School's Demarco Jackson, most recently named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State basketball team and a two-time District 10A Player of the Year, announced this morning that he would play basketball at Coker College in South Carolina. Demarco is
LEAD Academy High’s Class of 2016 Celebrated at Senior Signing Day
By the time the LEAD Academy High School Class of 2016 entered the Curb Event Center on Friday morning, the more than 2,500 in attendance were ready to shower the group of 39 students with as much love, energy and