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Perspectives on curriculum, culture, college success, and the challenge and promise of providing an excellent public education in underserved communities

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At Ascend, My Son Can Truly Be Himself
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by Sabine Turenne

Para leer esta publicación en español, haga clic aquí. My son Mason has been enrolled at Ascend Public Charter Schools since his first day as a kindergarten student. Now, he’s a sixth-grader...

This Teacher Hopes to Changes Lives With a New Study Abroad Program for Teens of Color
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by Tom Vanderbilt

Lamar Shambley began to get serious about studying Spanish when he was 13 years old. As a kid growing up in Brooklyn, he’d had his share of Spanish classes. "But...

CEO Recy Dunn reflects on generous gift from MacKenzie Scott
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by Recy Dunn

Dear Ascend Community, I am extremely excited to share that Ascend Public Charter Schools was recently selected for an unsolicited $11 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott! This is the largest...

Ascend Public Charter Schools get $11 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott

by Kala Rama

Click here to watch the PIX11 segment. BROOKLYN (PIX11) — Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, is giving away more than half of her fortune and a network of...

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Ascend Schools Bring Out the Best in My Kids
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by Cheryl McPherson

Para leer esta publicación en español, haga clic aquí. I moved to the US from Guyana 16 years ago. School was always a priority in my family, and I wanted my kids...

Makayla’s Alternative Path to a Career In Healthcare
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by Brenna McCallick + Stephen Barker

Students pursuing careers in tech, health care, cosmetology, or other skilled trades are exploring postsecondary alternatives to two- and four-year college. OneGoal Fellow in New York Makayla Ransom sees vocational...

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Jennifer Bernadotte: Ascend isn’t Just a School. It’s a Support System.

Para leer esta publicación en español, haga clic aquí. If I had to describe Ascend in one word, it would be “supportive.” From the students to the staff to the community, this...

Meet the East NY Valedictorian Starring in a Disney+ Original

by Miranda Levingston

17-year-old Myra Beji from East New York leads a double life. When she isn’t playing basketball or studying with her friends at Brooklyn Ascend High School in Brownsville, she’s on movie...

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Janai Jeter, Ascend: A school where my child is embraced and challenged

Para leer esta publicación en español, haga clic aquí. I am the parent of a thriving third grader at Ascend Lefferts Gardens. But this was not the case for my son at...

Why Black educational leadership matters so much
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by Recy Dunn

As published in the NY Daily News. The magnitude of having Black leaders in place cannot be minimized. It is a lesson I learn over and over in my work leading Ascend...

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Our Managing Director of Schools on News 12

Our very own Dr. Eduardo Sindaco was featured in a News 12 Brooklyn segment about Veterans Day and serving your community. “It feels really powerful to me to be able to...

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Ascend students meet Governor Hochul to promote the vaccine

Yesterday, Ascend primary school students joined Governor Kathy Hochul and Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin at the Barclays Center to encourage parents to vaccinate their children ages 5-11. “We will not take...

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