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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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Franklin Academy

Building Hope Highlights School Partnerships as 2021-2022 Academic Year Begins

Franklin Academy and partner schools expanded programs and support students’ social, emotional, and academic needs during pandemic.
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Alturas Preparatory Academy building in Idaho Falls

Building Hope’s Second Partnership With Alturas Transforms Former Sears Building Into International Baccalaureate World School

Alturas Preparatory Academy opened in Idaho Falls, hosting an open house to showcase its new IB World School campus for grades 6–10.
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Burns SciTech in Oak Hill, FL

Local, State and Federal Leaders Celebrate Burns SciTech High School Groundbreaking in Oak Hill, FL

Burns SciTech in Oak Hill, FL, broke ground on a new high school, enabling full K-12 education on one campus.
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OnTECH Charter High School in Syracuse, N.Y.

OnTECH Charter High School Realizes Dream with Help of Building Hope

OnTECH Charter High School in Syracuse, NY, purchased its permanent facility ahead of schedule, securing a home for future students.
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Babcock Neighborhood School in Punta Gorda, Fla.

Building Hope Helps Babcock Neighborhood School Secure Funding for Expansion Project

Babcock Neighborhood School in Punta Gorda, FL, secured funding to expand, creating a K-12 integrated campus for 1,043 students.
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Elevate Academy North in Post Falls, Idaho

Building Hope Expands Partnership with Elevate Academy, Breaks Ground on New Campus in Post Falls, Idaho

Elevate Academy North in Post Falls, ID, broke ground for new 6-12 campus; Building Hope supports facilities and technical programs.
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony at South Florida Autism Charter School

South Florida Autism Charter School Hosts Dedication Ceremony for New Campus

South Florida Autism Charter School opened an all-in-one campus for K-12 students with ASD, supported by Building Hope financing.
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2022 IMPACT Summit & Awards

Building Hope Announces IMPACT Summit and Awards

Building Hope hosted its first IMPACT Summit June 22–24, 2022, honoring charter school leaders with $130,000 in grants.
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Philip’s Academy Charter School of Paterson

Philip’s Academy Charter School of Paterson Closes on 1.85-Acre Parcel Purchase

Philip’s Academy Charter School of Paterson purchased a 1.85-acre site; groundbreaking set for Feb. 16, 2022.
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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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