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

I am the parent of a thriving third grader at Ascend Lefferts Gardens. But this was not the case for my son at his old school. Three years ago, I enrolled...

Why Black educational leadership matters so much

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...

Press

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...

Press

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...

Press

Senator Myrie visits Brooklyn Ascend High School

Principal Livia Angiolillo and CEO Recy Dunn welcomed New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie at Brooklyn Ascend High School on October 29. Senator Myrie spoke with AP US History students...

High School

Central Brooklyn Ascend Middle School recognized on News 12

Our Central Brooklyn Ascend Middle School students and principal were featured on News 12 New York this weekend for their efforts to raise money for hurricane relief in Haiti. CBAMS...

Press

Tribute to Christine Schlendorf

Dear Ascend Community, We extend our deepest condolences to the family of longtime Ascend Charter Schools Board member Christine Schlendorf. Christine lost a long battle with cancer this May at the...

Condolences

Honoring Mr. Paul Rock

It is with a heavy heart that Ascend extends its deepest condolences to the family of one of its dedicated teachers. Bushwick Ascend Middle School teacher Paul Rock Lherisson, fondly known...

Condolences

Recy Benjamin Dunn to Join Ascend Public Charter Schools as Chief Executive Officer

The Ascend Learning Board of Directors and the Ascend Charter Schools Board of Trustees have named Recy Benjamin Dunn Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ascend Public Charter Schools. Recy will...

Press

Support the Ascend Reopening Fund

by Lisa Margosian

Nine months ago, at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, we faced the unprecedented challenge of pivoting Ascend’s ambitious program to remote instruction while ensuring that our students and families...

Black minds matter. Black lives matter.

On May 25th, George Floyd was murdered in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the hands of law enforcement officers. His death followed the tragic losses of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and countless...

Thought leadership

Statement on the passing of Rana Zoe Mungin

by Lisa Margosian

Our entire Ascend community mourns the passing of Ascend teacher Rana Zoe Mungin, who died yesterday after a difficult struggle with COVID-19. We extend our deepest sympathy to all of...

Condolences

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