Ascent Academy

Where young people learn by doing. Learner-driven, real-world, joyful. Austin, TX.

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Funny or Sad?

So much of our world demonstrates that we don’t trust the next generation. We can do better.

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No teacher, no report card, no checklist can capture the vastness of who a child is becoming.

New on Ascent Insights: “Report Cards and the Stories We Tell” → https://t.co/kUMAQcVbeA

#learnerdriven #education #Austin

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Young CEOs. Clear Ideas. Market Testing.
Ascent CBF is on Dec 6th from 10-1. The campus transforms into a marketplace of children-run businesses.
Booths are limited- pass on to young people to apply now.
Come shop and cheer them on at this public event! https://t.co/FI3QzmwLQM

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First Parent Meeting of the year today! We explored our own HJ as parents. Today’s questions had us looking at an old report card and reflecting on what we are looking for as we asked:
Where do you seek external validation and how does that affect your journey to self-knowledge?

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It isn’t self-deprecating. It’s honest reflection and powerful learning.

Why hitting every goal isn’t the win you think it is:
https://t.co/YdQXfZlw2L

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What if school wasn’t about passing tests… but about mastering real-world skills that actually matter? That’s what we’re building every day at Ascent Academy. #education #Austin

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What if school wasn’t about passing tests… but about mastering real-world skills that actually matter? That’s what we’re building every day at Ascent Academy. #education #Austin #learnerdriven

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We believe young people are capable of extraordinary things when given freedom, responsibility, and real-world challenges. Welcome to Ascent Academy Austin, a learner-driven community. 🚀 #learnerdriven