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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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Andre Bennin, newly appointed Board of Directors member at Building Hope

Building Hope Appoints Andre Bennin to Its Board of Directors

Andre Bennin joined Building Hope’s Board, bringing 12 years of impact investing experience and a passion for advancing education.
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Group of adults in a professional classroom setting, representing Building Hope’s Charter Support Unit team, focused on training and supporting Florida charter school governing board members

Building Hope Names Christine Mentis New Governance Program Director

Christine Mentis was named Governance Program Director at Building Hope’s Charter Support Unit to recruit and support Florida charter school boards.
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2023 Impact Awards Finalists

Building Hope Announces Second Annual Impact Awards Finalists

Building Hope named 12 charter school finalists for IMPACT Awards, honoring innovation, student empowerment, community engagement, and excellence.
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Groundbreaking ceremony at Central Charter School

Central Charter School Breaks Ground on New, 100,000-Square Foot Campus

Central Charter School broke ground on a $30M, 100,000 sq. ft. campus, expanding to serve 1,600 students with modern facilities.
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School children running happily outdoors, representing students who benefit from increased access to quality charter school facilities.

Building Hope Awarded $33 Million In Federal Grant Funding To Benefit Charter School Development

Building Hope received a record $33M federal grant to help charter schools access affordable financing for facilities nationwide.
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New National Prize Recognizes Top Middle and High Schools for Career Exploration

American Student Assistance and Building Hope launched the Future Ready Schools Prize and Fellowship to recognize and support middle and high schools that excel in career exploration, especially for under-resourced students.
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Ground breaking at Cypress Junction Montessori

Cypress Junction Montessori Breaks Ground on New Campus, Doubling Access to High-Quality Prek-8 Montessori Education in Winter Haven

Cypress Junction Montessori broke ground on a new 40,000+ square-foot campus in Winter Haven, doubling its PreK–8 enrollment and expanding access to Montessori education with support from Building Hope.
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Language and Literacy Academy for Learning

Vision Of 'Abilities Beyond Limitations' Comes To Life As Students With Special Needs Head Back to School in New School Facility

Language and Literacy Academy for Learning (LLAL) opened a new state-of-the-art campus for students with special needs in Winter Haven, Fla., supported by Building Hope financing.
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Map of the United States highlighting the nine states with 2025 Building Hope IMPACT Award-winning charter schools.

Building Hope Announces Winners For Fourth Annual Impact Awards

Building Hope announced the 12 winners of its fourth annual IMPACT Awards, recognizing excellence in Community Engagement, Educational Innovation, Student Empowerment, and the S. Joseph Bruno Model Charter Award. The schools, spanning nine states, will receive $160,000 in grants, celebrated at the IMPACT Summit in Miami on May 7, 2025.
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Groundbreaking ceremony at Independence Classical Academy with students, faculty, and community members turning the dirt for the new upper campus expansion.

Independence Classical Academy Community Turns the Dirt During Upper Campus Expansion Groundbreaking Ceremony With Building Hope

Independence Classical Academy broke ground on a 2-phase upper campus expansion to enhance learning and growth.
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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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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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