Ascend is transforming public education one student one classroom one school at a time
We aim for urban public schools to be a place where all students can reach their full potential.
How Ascend Works



Ascend's Key Innovations

The Learning Station
Ascend's sessions take place during the school day in one of our Learning Stations - immersive, student-centered learning environments within the school building that empower students to take ownership over their learning.
The Learning Coach
Learning Coaches, a new category of professional within the school building, deliver highly-individualized, one-on-one instruction to students.
The Curriculum
Ascend’s innovative curriculum consists of “low-floor, high-ceiling” tasks that simultaneously develops students’ social-emotional skills, critical thinking skills, and conceptual understanding of foundational mathematical principles.

The Learning Station
Ascend's sessions take place during the school day in one of our Learning Stations - immersive, student-centered learning environments within the school building that empower students to take ownership over their learning.
The Learning Coach
Learning Coaches, a new category of professional within the school building, deliver highly-individualized, one-on-one instruction to students.
The Curriculum
Ascend’s innovative curriculum consists of “low-floor, high-ceiling” tasks that simultaneously develops students’ social-emotional skills, critical thinking skills, and conceptual understanding of foundational mathematical principles.
Since the launch of Ascend at our pilot school, the percentage of 4th grade students scoring on grade level on state standardized testing has increased from 68 to 84 percent.
Educators say....

Renee Crawford, Principal
Proven outcomes
Learn how we have improved outcomes for low-performing students at our pilot site, Bond Hill Academy.
Apply for the ATI fellowship
When our students reach their fullest potential, you discover your own. Apply for the Ascend Teaching and Innovation (ATI) Fellowship.