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Get to Know Ascend! Upcoming Virtual Events

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Ascend Family Webinars! Whether you’ve already applied or are just beginning to explore Ascend, these virtual sessions are a great opportunity to...

RSVP: Family Webinars and Open Houses at Brooklyn Ascend High School

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

Calling all rising 9th grade families: Join us online or in person to learn more about the academics, programs, and activities at Brooklyn Ascend High School—and meet our school leaders. At...

The 74 Op-Ed: Ascend CEO Maryann Li on Why Great Schools Need Strong Leadership Pipelines

by Maryann Li

At Ascend Public Charter Schools, we believe investing in educators is one of the most important ways to strengthen our schools. Today, 81% of Ascend school leaders have been promoted...

Join the Ascend Community: 2027–28 Applications Are Now Open

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

2027–28 Applications Are Now Open for all 17 Ascend Public Charter Schools Looking for the right school for your child? Applications are now open for the 2027–28 school year for students...

Family Tours: Join us in November and December to explore Ascend schools in person

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

We are pleased to invite all families to visit one or more of our free, public charter schools in person this fall. Come see firsthand how Ascend students are supported,...

amNew York Op-Ed: The Third Path Nikole Hannah-Jones Left Out

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

Nikole Hannah-Jones’s deeply personal New York Times Magazine essay has sparked an important national conversation about families, school choice, and what we should expect from public education. In a new amNew...

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Introducing Calendaria: Your Ascend School Calendar in One Place

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

Keeping track of the school year just got easier. Ascend is excited to introduce Calendaria, a new online calendar that gives families one place to find the important dates and events...

One Ascend: Celebrating the Start of a New School Year at 2026 Convocation

by Maryann Li

More than 1,000 Ascend educators and staff came together for our 2026 Convocation, kicking off the new school year with tremendous energy and a shared commitment to our students. Each year,...

Ascend Students Outperform New York City and State in ELA and Math

by Maryann Li

Ascend’s 2026 New York State assessment results give our community a great deal to celebrate. Ascend students markedly outperformed both New York City and New York State in English Language Arts...

Brooklyn Families, Join Ascend at Free Events This July

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

Summer is a great time to connect with neighbors, meet new families, and learn more about Ascend Public Charter Schools. Throughout July, our enrollment and school teams will be out...

Brooklyn Ascend High School Welcomes Buju Banton for Principal for the Day

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

On May 4, Brooklyn Ascend High School welcomed a special guest to campus as part of the Principal for the Day program: internationally acclaimed reggae artist Buju Banton. Principal for the...

Bushwick Ascend Middle School Multilingual Learners Connect Past and Present at the Tenement Museum

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

Multilingual learners from Bushwick Ascend Middle School recently visited the Tenement Museum for a full tour conducted in Spanish, giving students the opportunity to explore stories of immigration while reflecting...

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