LEAD Public Schools

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LEAD Public Schools is a Nashville-based non-profit organization running a network of charter schools. LEAD was founded in 2007 by Jeremy Kane as the first charter management organization in the state of Tennessee. Since its establishment, LEAD has grown to serve 1,250 students across Nashville. As part of a statewide initiative to improve under-performing schools, LEAD received millions of dollars to expand its reach in the local area. [1] Its growth has been augmented by a partnership with Metro Nashville Public Schools and the Achievement School District, which selected LEAD as the charter operator for turnaround schools in these districts. Chris Barbic, the founder of Yes Prep and the superintendent of the Achievement School District, expressed his thoughts regarding LEAD's results in a public press release. [2]

LEAD schools

References

  1. Kumari, Cara (May 23, 2012). "LEAD may add more Metro Nashville schools". WSMV Nashville. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
  2. "News from the Communications Office of Metro Nashville Public Schools". Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
  3. "CityProperties Nashville's LEAD charter group awarded $3.25M to support growth". City Paper. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
  4. Cline-Thomas, Audrea (November 16, 2011). "LEAD Public Schools Will Take Over Low Performing School". News Channel 5. Archived from the original on August 2, 2012. Retrieved April 5, 2013.
  5. "LEAD Public Schools: Schools" . Retrieved April 5, 2013.