Colorado State Board of Education upholds district’s denial of Ascent
On Oct. 13, the Colorado State Board of Education upheld Durango School District 9-R's decision to deny the Ascent Classical Academy's charter school application.
"We are glad the state board supported our decision after our extensive and thorough research on the Ascent proposal," said Dr. Karen Cheser, the district's superintendent. The district had several concerns with the Ascent application, including the school's potential enrollment, governing structure, and commitment to serve all students.