It's not too late to apply! Secure your seat for Fall 2026.
It's not too late to apply! Secure your seat for Fall 2026.
Ascend's Next Chapter: A Renewed Commitment to Boundless Choice
For more than a decade, Ascend has stood at the forefront of educational excellence—one of Brooklyn’s largest and highest-performing K–12 charter networks. Today, Ascend serves more than 5,000 students across 17 schools in Brooklyn, supported by a dedicated team of over 800 educators and staff. Ascend has proven what is possible when rigorous academics meet joyful, equitable classrooms.
But the next decade demands something new.
The world our students will enter is transforming, driven by artificial intelligence, automation, green technology, and hybrid work. The next economy will reward creativity, adaptability, collaboration, and lifelong learning.
To prepare students not only to enter this world but to lead it, Ascend is reimagining the very purpose of school. Our mission is to redefine what it means for every graduate to have boundless choice—in college, in career, and in life.
“Ascend is intentional about building community. When we walk in, everyone belongs.” —Anastasia Sotillo, Ascend Parent
Ascend Values
Dreaming Audaciously
We are relentlessly bold.
We dream wild futures inspired by our students’ power and confidently act on our unwavering belief that together, we can bring these dreams to life.
Striving Joyfully
We are in love with learning.
We embody the hard work, dedication and tenacity that power our learning journey and believe that laughter, community, creativity and curiosity strengthen us along the way.
Partnering Collaboratively
We are in this together.
We thrive through strong relationships amongst our schools, our families and our communities, becoming stronger by learning from and with each other.
Centering Justice
We are committed to shaping a more equitable future.
We work endlessly to ensure an equitable and just education for our students that is rooted in anti-racism and advances equity in our schools and in our world.
Championing Belonging
We are a place for all people.
We treat every person with dignity and respect, celebrating the many unique identities that add beauty, authenticity, knowledge and depth to our community.
Our Programs
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism
We've built a strong foundation in DEIA principles across our network through consultations and workshops. Our efforts have included 'Leading with Equity' training for leaders, a comprehensive DEIA Resource Library and curriculum enhancements reflecting diverse perspectives. We've also integrated DEIA into literacy, aligning our reading programs with scientifically proven methods to address educational disparities and committing to our mission to provide diverse and inclusive educational experiences. We recognize literacy as a critical element in fostering an anti-racist and equitable learning environment.
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