March 15, 2023
CEG uses the science of reading to equip and inspire students to love reading.
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March 12, 2023
Meet Chashonda Davis, Special Education Teacher at Lester Prep!
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August 19, 2022
CEG schools celebrated outstanding growth on TN Ready across the network, with all schools earning higher scores this year compared to the prior year.
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May 04, 2022
Core subject candidates (math, ELA, science and social studies) with a record of more than 1 year of TVAAS 4 or 5 scores can receive up to $13,000 in bonuses for the 2022-23 school year.
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April 01, 2022
Watch this short video to hear from our principals why you should choose CEG schools for your child!
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March 17, 2022
Newly authorized middle school, Lester Prep, offers unique opportunities for scholars and educators.
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March 03, 2022
Take a look at some of the unique benefits provided the teachers in CEG schools!
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February 28, 2022
Student leadership is a part of CEG’s mission statement, and at the forefront of the initiatives are Cornerstone Prep Lester and Lester Prep.
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February 22, 2022
The ASD has been recognized as a #bestforalldistrict by the Tennessee Department of Education!
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December 16, 2021
We love our partnership with SOS Builds!
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August 26, 2021
The CEG board will meet Tuesday, August 31 via Zoom.
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August 02, 2021
Online enrollment for the 21-22 school year is NOW OPEN!
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April 16, 2021
Meet Coach T, Athletic Director at Lester Prep!
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March 26, 2021
Meet Sarah Trimble, 6th grade math teacher at Lester Prep!
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March 01, 2021
These payments designed to provide additional compensation to CEG staff for their efforts this year.
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January 15, 2021
Meet Dwayne Clark, Behavior Interventionist and Head Football coach at Lester Prep!
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October 28, 2020
Beginning November 12, we will begin welcome back students whose parents wish to begin on-campus learning.
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October 04, 2020
Read the letter with COVID-19 update and take this parent survey!
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August 10, 2020
Parents can pick up meals beginning September 3. Read more!
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August 09, 2020
See the school supply lists for grades K-1 and 2-8.
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July 29, 2020
Keep reading for updates about this fall's online learning plan.
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July 18, 2020
Your CEG staff has been working continuously since May to design an educational plan for your child that will both keep them safe and on track for college.
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July 02, 2020
Keep reading for updates about our planning for Fall 2020.
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June 22, 2020
Parents: we need your feedback!
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May 14, 2020
Give901 is providing our students with summer learning kits! Learn how you can help!
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March 26, 2020
The YMCA will be distributing FREE student meals at all sites previously designated for meals.
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February 13, 2020
Meet Brianna Guarino – Lester Prep’s ESL teacher!
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January 17, 2020
Meet Stephanie Simpson, Functional Skills teacher at Lester Prep!
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December 12, 2019
Meet Jessica DeClercq, 6th grade science teacher at Lester Prep!
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November 18, 2019
Meet Amanda Parker, Dean of Math and Science Instruction at Lester Prep!
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October 25, 2019
Meet Carolina Holbrook, Lester Prep’s 8th grade English teacher!
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September 20, 2019
Join us in welcoming Latasha Harris as the new principal for Lester Prep!
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May 15, 2019
Online registration available for the 2019-2020 school year!
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May 10, 2019
Meet Christy Bakke, Dean of Culture for Lester Prep!
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April 03, 2019
Commissioner Schwinn, joined by various leaders of the ASD, recently visited several CPL and LP classrooms.
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March 29, 2019
What does Renee Hudlow love most about working with Lester Prep? THE PEOPLE!
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March 19, 2019
Cornerstone Prep and Lester Prep have combined to increase achievement so much that the Lester Campus passed 140 other schools in the state of Tennessee!
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February 15, 2019
Carnecia Dickerson and Aaliyah Thomas are both new to Lester Prep this year, but it hasn't taken them long to make a big impression!
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February 08, 2019
Bradley Williams, Manager of Operations for the Lester Campus, works behind the scenes to ensure every child gets the education he or she deserves.
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December 06, 2018
Justine brings great purpose and vision to her work as the English as A Second Language teacher at Lester Prep.
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November 01, 2018
Kayla Inclan, 7th grade Lester Prep ELA teacher, chose to work in urban education because she sees the need to provide urban students the same education as other students living elsewhere in different circumstances.
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September 15, 2018
Carson inspires a love of math in his 8th grade students as he works with them on such things as solving quadratic equations.
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August 30, 2018
For the second consecutive year, Lester Prep earned the highest growth score given by the state of Tennessee.
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April 11, 2018
Kaitlyn Vazquez teaches with urgency every day, one reason Lester Prep scholars grew 2.3 years in Language last year.
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February 26, 2018
Jon Stroshine is a 7th grade math teacher at Lester Prep. Jon and his community of math teachers drove the Lester Prep students to their highest ever midyear NWEA MAP growth.
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January 27, 2018
Both our boys and girls basketball teams won their league championship games! Both teams are Class A, Area 2 champions. We are incredibly proud of the hard work put in by our players, coaches, and parents this season. Come out and cheer them on as they move on to the state tournament!
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November 18, 2017
Lester Prep wins $125,000 grant to invest in its campus due to its high performance on last year's TN Ready testing.
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September 29, 2017
We are so excited to announce that Lester Prep has earned a Level 5 TVAAS score! This is an extremely important accolade as it means that Lester Prep has earned the highest growth scores possible in ALL subjects.
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August 25, 2017
Keep reading to see Lester Prep Athletics schedules and information on how to purchase tickets.
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August 23, 2017
Every day our teachers work alongside students to grow in their learning and achieve great things. Some students face great challenges. Cassandra Salley, an ESL instructor in our schools, shares a story of the hard work and commitment of one of her students.
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July 28, 2017
The first day of school is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for these key dates and review the 2017-2018 school calendar.
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April 10, 2017
Over the next several days, we will be highlighting educators in our schools. Today we meet Joshua Sloan, sixth grade math teacher at Lester Prep, and learn why he values be a part of the LP team.
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February 10, 2017
Mayor Strickland Visits 6th Graders at Lester Prep in response to one class' request for a visit after completing a project to raise awareness for untested rape kits in Shelby County.
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July 26, 2016
Lester Prep students ranked #1 in the Achievement School District (ASD) in reading, science and language growth!
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March 02, 2016
Lester Prep scholars visited historic Fisk University this winter.
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