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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...

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...

Continuing to Grow in 2024

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by Recy Dunn and Maryann Li

Happy New Year! As we close the door on 2023, we are turning our sights on 2024 with optimism. This past year was one of great transformation for Ascend as...

At Bushwick Ascend, My Son and I Were Welcomed with Open Arms

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by Heidi Almodovar

Para leer esta publicación en español, haga clic aquí. I first learned about Ascend when my son Nathan was five years old. He started Pre-K at a special needs school, but the...

Unlocking the Power of Literacy: Celebrating Continued Growth

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by Ascend Public Charter Schools

2023 New York State Test Results Show Consistent Improvement In Math & English Language Arts & Record Number Of Proficient Students At Ascend Public Charter Schools, we hold a steadfast commitment...

N.Y.C. Schools Reimagine Reading This Fall to Fix Dismal Literacy Rates

by Troy Closson

Access the NY Times article here. From Brooklyn to the Bronx, posters encouraging students to “skip the tricky word” or “look at the picture” as they read have been pulled...

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Ascend Charter schools welcome new curriculum thanks to multimillion-dollar grant

by Julio Avila

Click here to watch the News12 Segment It was a celebration with music and more outside of Brooklyn Ascend Lower School as the staff welcomed their kindergarten and first-grade students. Wednesday was the second...

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Ascend Public Charter Schools Welcomes 6,000 Students for a Transformative Year with New Math & Literacy Curriculums

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by Ascend Public Charter Schools

Ascend Implements New Research-Based Curriculum Thanks to $11M Grant from the Mackenzie Scott Foundation to Succeed & Excel Beyond the Impacts of the Pandemic Brooklyn's Largest Charter Network Embarks on a...

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Ascend’s Leaders Share Exciting News for this School Year

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by Recy Dunn and Maryann Li

As we prepare for the 2023-24 school year, we wanted to take a moment to share some important updates and changes that will undoubtedly set us all up for success. First...

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

A Year of Growth and Achievement: Reflecting on the 2023-2024 School Year

Diverse Voices, Unified Purpose: Reflections from BMEC 2023 on Black Male Teacher Representation

Continuing to Grow in 2024

At Bushwick Ascend, My Son and I Were Welcomed with Open Arms

Unlocking the Power of Literacy: Celebrating Continued Growth

N.Y.C. Schools Reimagine Reading This Fall to Fix Dismal Literacy Rates

Ascend Charter schools welcome new curriculum thanks to multimillion-dollar grant

Ascend Public Charter Schools Welcomes 6,000 Students for a Transformative Year with New Math & Literacy Curriculums

Ascend’s Leaders Share Exciting News for this School Year