Ascend Schools | 8,499 followers on LinkedIn. Rich, joyful learning experiences that unlock a life of boundless choice. | Ascend Public Charter Schools is a network of 17 K-12 public charter schools in Brooklyn, New York. Our schools are located in Brownsville, Bushwick, Canarsie, Flatbush, Cypress Hills, and East Brooklyn. Ascend exists to serve every student – to help them embody their inherent excellence by providing rich, joyful learning experiences that unlock a life of boundless choice.