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Make Urban Education Fun

The founder of Brooklyn’s Ascend Schools started with a “no excuses” disciplinary model in his charters. But he got real results when Ascend pivoted to a relationship-first model that emphasizes joy and curiosity in learning.

Make Urban Education Fun

The founder of Brooklyn’s Ascend Schools started with a “no excuses” disciplinary model in his charters. But he got real results when Ascend pivoted to a relationship-first model that emphasizes joy and curiosity in learning.

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