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#LEADStaffSpotlight: Joseph Yurchak, LEAD Academy
When you ask a LEAD Academy student or alum about their favorite teachers, there’s one name that always makes the list: Joseph Yurchak. “I love Mr. Yurchak,” said Victavia Walls, a LEAD Academy Class...
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Within the next two weeks, every student will have the opportunity to participate in two short surveys. If you do NOT want your student to participate in the Student Survey, please sign and return the...
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LEAD Public Schools Continues Strong Academic Growth in 2022-23 School Year
Following a year of significant academic growth in 2021-22, LEAD Public Schools is continuing momentum with all six of its schools meeting or exceeding growth standards outlined by the Tennessee...
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LEAD School Spotlight: LEAD Academy
In the heart of North Nashville, LEAD Academy stands as a beacon of educational excellence, fostering a unique environment where high expectations meet unwavering support for both students and staff....
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LEAD Southeast Middle Sees Rapid Teacher Growth Through Live Coaching
At LEAD, we are committed to creating an environment where our teachers can continuously develop and strengthen their instructional skills. By using a method called “live coaching,” our schools support...
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#LEADStaffSpotlight: Regina Schumacher, LEAD Network Support Team
With almost a decade at LEAD Public Schools under her belt, Regina Schumacher is a true embodiment of the commitment tenet of our Ethos. “My relationships with my colleagues, my students, and students’...
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LEAD School Spotlight: LEAD Brick Church
In North Nashville’s Whites Creek neighborhood, the Brick Church school building has been a staple for generations. In 2012, Brick Church became part of the LEAD network through a partnership with the...
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LEAD Cameron Teacher Selected for State Art Educator Award
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...
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LEAD’s Class of 2024 Kicks Off Senior Year With College App Celebrations
LEAD Southeast and LEAD Academy seniors are marking an important milestone during their senior year: applying to college! Both schools hosted a College App Party to celebrate 100% of their seniors...
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Hispanic Heritage Month Q&A with Jennifer Salamanca
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...
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LEAD Public Schools Honors Hispanic Heritage Month
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...
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How LEAD Southeast Middle Is Using Data to Reinforce Their Mission Year Round
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...
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LEAD Public Schools Receives $12.2 Million Grant from the U.S. Department of...
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...
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LEAD Academy Educator Named 2023 Nashville Blue Ribbon Teacher
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...
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National Principals Month: What Teachers Have to Say About Our School Leaders
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...
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LEAD School Spotlight: LEAD Cameron
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...
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LEAD Cameron Partners with Nashville Bike Shop to Build Bicycles for Students
LEAD Cameron serves its diverse student population through a unique initiative called the GreenHouse program, which supports students who are new to the United States and learning English. At the end...
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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...
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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....
View ArticleThe 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 presents facts and photos that highlight the commitment of every member of our community— from...
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