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More than 700 parents have already applied on behalf of their children for Brooklyn Ascend Charter School since the school began accepting applications three weeks ago. On April 30, 189 students beginning kindergarten, first, or second grade this September will be randomly chosen from the applications at a public lottery to be held at the school's East 98th Street planning office, near the school site. "We are delighted by the interest the community has shown in the ne… Read more

As dean, of instruction Brandon Sorlie shall oversee academic operations at the school, coach and develop the teaching staff, and ensure the accurate implementation of the Ascend Learning school design.

As a Teach For America corps member, Brandon taught fifth grade at P.S. 42 Claremont Community School in the Bronx. After completing his two-year assignment teaching the fifth grade, Brandon remained at the school to help craft and implement an array of data-driven, collab… Read more