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Limited kindergarten seats still available for Fall 2025

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Ascend is a network of K-12 public schools in Brooklyn dedicated to providing all students rich and challenging academics coupled with joyful learning experiences that empower them to live a life of boundless choice.

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I love the diversity at my school and how every student has teachers they feel close to. But most of all, I love how everyone is encouraged to be who they want to be. Debating in class allows me to voice my beliefs, and even when we disagree, everyone feels welcome and comfortable.

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Author Derrick Barnes Inspires Students at Brooklyn Ascend Middle School

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

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)...

Opinion: The real work of equity and inclusion is difficult, messy and absolutely necessary

by Recy Dunn

Leaders have been lied to for decades about DEIA. We’ve been told there is a clean, clear way to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism into an organization and that...

EXPLORE, DISCOVER, AND GROW AT ASCEND

Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 school year!

Ascend is a network of K-12 public schools in Brooklyn dedicated to providing all students rich and challenging academics coupled with joyful learning experiences that empower them to live a life of boundless choice.