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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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Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Compass Rose Journey in Windcrest, Texas

Building Hope Celebrates Compass Rose Journey’s Early Success, Ribbon Cutting Event

Compass Rose Journey in Windcrest, Texas, celebrated ribbon cutting after opening, serving K–6 students with innovative programs.
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Philip’s Academy Charter School of Paterson

Philip’s Academy Paterson Groundbreaking

Philip’s Academy Charter School of Paterson broke ground on new 63,000 sq. ft. campus, set to open fall 2023 for K–8 students.
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Florida Charter School Conference in Orlando

Building Hope Executives to Present at Florida Charter School Conference

Building Hope executives presented multiple sessions at the Florida Charter School Conference, Oct. 20–22, 2021 in Orlando.
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Western Academy Charter School graduates

Western Academy Charter School Closes on Purchase of Larger Facility to Support Planned Growth

Western Academy Charter School acquired new 61,566 sq. ft. campus in Royal Palm Beach to expand enrollment and enhance programs.
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Building Hope IMPACT Summit and Awards

Two Weeks Remain to Apply for Building Hope Charter School Impact Awards

2022 Building Hope IMPACT Summit & Awards applications
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Sandra Buchko, newly appointed to the Building Hope Board of Directors.

Building Hope Appoints Sandra Buchko to its Board of Directors

Building Hope welcomed real estate and legal expert Sandra Buchko to its Board of Directors to strengthen charter school facilities support.
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2022 Florida Charter School Governance Conference

Building Hope’s Charter Support Unit to Host Florida Charter School Governance Conference March 26

Building Hope’s Charter Support Unit hosted a free, hybrid Florida Charter School Governance Conference on March 26, 2022, featuring expert-led sessions and a keynote from Rep. John Snyder to support charter schools in their first five years.
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Cypress Junction Montessori Breaks Ground on New Campus

Doubling Access to High-Quality Prek-8 Montessori Education in Winter Haven. School Community, Business Leaders, and Partners Participate in Groundbreaking Ceremony.
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Enhancing Education Through Community Engagement

The importance of community engagement in enhancing charter school education.
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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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