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Photo of charter school leaders gathered at the 2025 IMPACT Summit in Miami.

Building Hope Celebrates Impact Summit Success and Awards $188,500 In Grants

Building Hope’s 2025 IMPACT Summit honored 14 charter schools with $188.5K in grants for innovation and student empowerment.
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American Student Assistance and Building Hope representing their partnership for charter school career readiness awards.

American Student Assistance Announces Recipients Of the ASA Career Education Champion Awards at The Building Hope Impact Awards

Building Hope and American Student Assistance (ASA) honored two schools for excellence in career readiness at the 2025 IMPACT Awards.
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2025 Building Hope IMPACT Awards

Building Hope Announces 2025 Impact Grant Finalists, Celebrating Excellence in Charter School Education

Building Hope announced 20 finalists for its 2025 IMPACT Awards celebrating charter school excellence nationwide.
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2023 IMPACT Grant semi-finalists

Building Hope Announces Impact Grant Semi-Finalists

Building Hope names 28 semi-finalist charter schools for 2023 IMPACT Grants, honoring innovation, community, and student empowerment.
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Photo of S. Joseph Bruno, newly appointed Board member of Building Hope

National Charter School Facilities Nonprofit Building Hope Appoints President And Ceo-Emeritus S. Joseph Bruno to Its Board Of Directors

S. Joseph Bruno appointed to Building Hope Board, bringing 23 years of charter school expertise to guide future initiatives.
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Ribbon-cutting at Compass Collegiate Academy’s new academic building, with students, staff, and community celebrating.

Compass Collegiate Academy, Building Hope Unveil New Campus in North Charleston

Compass Collegiate Academy opened new K–4 building in North Charleston, partnering with Building Hope to support future growth.
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Ribbon-cutting at Mountain View Preparatory, with staff, students, and community celebrating the new academic facility.

Mountain View Preparatory, Building Hope Celebrate Opening Of New Academic Building

Mountain View Preparatory opened renovated building in Spartanburg, serving 1,000 students with career and technical education.
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New academic building and green spaces at Valor North Austin, with students and staff celebrating the grand opening.

Valor North Austin and Building Hope Celebrate Opening of State-Of-The-Art Academic Building And Green Spaces

Valor North Austin opened a new $27M academic building and green spaces, expanding learning for 1,200+ students by 2029.
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Nina Rees, newly appointed member of Building Hope’s Board of Directors

National Charter School Facilities Nonprofit Welcomes Nina Rees To Its Board of Directors

Nina Rees joined the Building Hope Board, bringing 20+ years of experience advancing high-quality education and charter school growth.
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2024 Shellie-Ann Braswell Shine Brighter Award finalists

Building Hope Announces Six Finalists For 2024 Shellie-Ann Braswell ‘Shine Brighter’ Impact Award

Building Hope named six finalists for the 2024 Shellie-Ann Braswell Shine Brighter Award honoring exceptional charter school volunteers.
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Ocali Charter High School’s new facility, celebrating the school’s growth and future programs for students.

Ocali Charter High School to Cut The Ribbon On New 18,192-Square Foot Facility On Oct. 24 At 1 P.M. Est

Ocali Charter High School opened a new 18,192 sq. ft. facility in Ocala, FL, expanding access for Grades 6–12 with innovative programs.
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Fernando (Fern) Barrueta, long-serving Vice Chair Ex Officio of Building Hope’s Board of Directors, honored for his dedication to charter schools.

Building Hope Issues Statement on The Passing Of Vice Chair Ex Officio Fernando Barrueta

Building Hope mourned the passing of Vice Chair Fernando Barrueta, a 20-year board member and champion for charter schools.
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Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy’s new 56,000-square-foot campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, celebrating its opening with students and community members.

Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy Opens New 56,000-Square Foot School Facility With Support From Construction Partner Building Hope

Kenilworth Science & Technology Academy opens new 56,000 sq. ft. campus in Baton Rouge with community support.
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2024 Impact Grant Semi-Finalists

Building Hope Announces 2024 Impact Grant Semi-Finalists

Building Hope announced 20 semi-finalist charter schools for 2024 IMPACT Grants, awarding $160K in four categories.
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Impact Summit And Awards April 23-25, 2024

Building Hope to Host Third Annual Impact Summit And Awards April 23-25, 2024

Building Hope announced the 2024 IMPACT Summit & Awards with $175K in grants for charter schools and a $5K volunteer award.
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Tiphanie Gilmore Edwards, newly appointed Chief People Officer at Building Hope, overseeing human resources and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Building Hope Names Tiphanie Gilmore Edwards Chief People Officer

Building Hope named Tiphanie Gilmore Edwards as Chief People Officer to lead HR and DEI initiatives across the organization.
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2023 Shellie-Ann Braswell ‘Shine Brighter’ Impact Award winners

Building Hope Announces Three Winners For 2023 Shellie-Ann Braswell ‘Shine Brighter’ Impact Award

Building Hope honored three charter school volunteers with $5,000 Shine Brighter Awards for dedication and community impact.
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Children wearing safety glasses and yellow vests, standing with an adult in a safety vest and glasses, learning on a construction site, with the MCN Build logo overlayed.

MCN Built a Thriving Business Around Charter Schools

MCN Build, a mission-driven construction company founded by three immigrants, has grown into a multi-million-dollar firm by focusing on building and renovating educational spaces worldwide while supporting charter schools and other education initiatives.
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Two people in business suits shaking hands, symbolizing partnership and allyship.

Let’s Talk About Allyship: A Key Piece of the Puzzle

Educators can drive stronger, more equitable schools by practicing active allyship through listening, learning, and shared responsibility.
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A smiling family of four sits closely together, representing strong relationships and community support around a charter school

Community Engagement: Proactively Involving Families and Cities in Education

Charter schools strengthen communities by building partnerships, supporting families, and creating real-world learning that benefits students and neighborhoods.
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A single droplet of water hitting a calm surface, creating ripples that expand outward.

IMPACT: The Metrics of the Heart

True impact in education comes from individual acts of love and care, creating ripples that transform students, teachers, and communities.
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