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Our news and stories section is where we highlight the voices of our students, parents, teachers, and leaders. Our stories are grounded in a belief in the inherent excellence of our students.

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Explore, Discover, and Grow at Ascend
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by Ascend Public Charter Schools

Ascend Charter Schools was recently featured on NBC New York’s New York Live, where host Lauren Scala visited one of our schools to see our classrooms in action. In the segment,...

Why Families Choose Ascend Charter Schools
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by Ascend Public Charter Schools

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions a family can make. At Ascend, we are proud to partner with families who are looking for a school...

Explore the Brooklyn Ascend High School Course Catalogue—and Apply Today for Fall 2026
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by Ascend Public Charter Schools

As a parent, you want a high school that challenges your child, supports them, and prepares them to embrace a life of boundless choice after graduation. At Brooklyn Ascend High School...

Celebrating Excellence: Introducing the Ascend Teacher Recognition Program, Ascend Together
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by Ascend Public Charter Schools

Celebrating Excellence: Introducing the Ascend Teacher Recognition Program, Ascend Together As a premier network dedicated to graduating high-achieving students and delivering Boundless Choice, we must honor the teachers who deliver on...

Ascend Middle School Basketball Builds Community On and Off the Court
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by Ascend Public Charter Schools

Ascend Middle School Basketball Builds Community On and Off the Court On Friday, January 16, Ascend students, families, and staff came together at our Pitkin Campus for an exciting middle school...

Preparing for UP! Season SY25-26
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by Ascend Public Charter Schools

What Up! Season Means for Ascend Students Each year at Ascend, we enter a focused period we call Up! Season. Families often associate this time with test preparation, but at Ascend,...

A Brooklyn Family’s Story Shows What’s Possible at Ascend
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by Ascend Public Charter Schools

A Brooklyn Family’s Story Shows What’s Possible at Ascend A recent New York Daily News op-ed shined a spotlight on what we see every day across Ascend: when families choose schools...

Author Derrick Barnes Inspires Students at Brooklyn Ascend Middle School
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by Ascend Public Charter Schools

On Friday, September 19, Brooklyn Ascend Middle School welcomed acclaimed author Derrick Barnes for a special visit, where students enjoyed an engaging discussion and an exclusive preview of his new...

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Celebrating a historic achievement for Ascend Charter Schools
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by Ascend Public Charter Schools

We are excited to share some historic news: In the 2024–2025 school year, our students achieved the highest proficiency and strongest growth on the New York State test results in the...

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Announcing Ascend's Next CEO

The Ascend Learning Board of Directors and the Ascend Charter Schools Board of Trustees are proud to announce the appointment of Maryann Li as the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO)...

A Year of Growth and Achievement: Reflecting on the 2023-2024 School Year
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by Recy Dunn and Maryann Li

As we close out the 2023-2024 school year, we are thrilled to share some of the remarkable milestones and achievements that have defined this year. Our journey has been one...

Diverse Voices, Unified Purpose: Reflections from BMEC 2023 on Black Male Teacher Representation
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by Charter School Growth Fund

In November 2023, over one thousand Black male educators convened in Philadelphia for the sixth annual national Black Men Educators Convening (BMEC) organized by the Center for Black Educator Development...

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