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Perspectives on curriculum, culture, college success, and the challenge and promise of providing an excellent public education in underserved communities

Makayla’s Alternative Path to a Career In Healthcare
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by Brenna McCallick + Stephen Barker

Students pursuing careers in tech, health care, cosmetology, or other skilled trades are exploring postsecondary alternatives to two- and four-year college. OneGoal Fellow in New York Makayla Ransom sees vocational...

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Jennifer Bernadotte: Ascend isn’t Just a School. It’s a Support System.

Para leer esta publicación en español, haga clic aquí. If I had to describe Ascend in one word, it would be “supportive.” From the students to the staff to the community, this...

Meet the East NY Valedictorian Starring in a Disney+ Original

by Miranda Levingston

17-year-old Myra Beji from East New York leads a double life. When she isn’t playing basketball or studying with her friends at Brooklyn Ascend High School in Brownsville, she’s on movie...

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

Para leer esta publicación en español, haga clic aquí. I am the parent of a thriving third grader at Ascend Lefferts Gardens. But this was not the case for my son at...

Why Black educational leadership matters so much
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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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