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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...

Press

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...

Middle School

Curriculum

Brooklyn Ascend High School Theater Makes Its Debut with a Sold-Out Inaugural Production

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

Brooklyn Ascend High School celebrated a major milestone this past Friday and Saturday with BAHS Theater’s inaugural production of In the Red and Brown Water, a powerful play by Tarell...

High School

Curriculum

Culture

Celebrating Achievement, Ambition, and the BAHS Class of 2026

by Maryann Li

Hello Families, As we head into the final stretch of the school year, there is so much to celebrate across Ascend. This time of year always offers an opportunity to reflect...

Key Dates for the 2026–2027 School Year at Ascend Charter Schools

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

At Ascend, strong student outcomes come from consistent preparation, thoughtful planning, and high-quality learning experiences throughout the year. As we look ahead to the 2026–2027 school year, our academic calendar...