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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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Blue sky with clouds and overlay text “Take a breath of fresh air...inside the classroom.”

Building Hope Introduces Purchasing Program for Advanced Air & Surface Purifying Technology

Building Hope launched a program providing advanced air and surface purifiers to help charter schools safely return to classrooms.
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Allison Serafin, Vice President of Southwest  Operations

Allison Serafin Joins Building Hope as Vice President, Southwest Operations

Allison Serafin joined Building Hope as VP of Southwest Operations, bringing 20+ years of experience in public charter school leadership.
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Logos of the 27 semi-finalist charter schools recognized by Building Hope for the first annual IMPACT Summit and Awards

Building Hope Announces First Annual Impact Awards Semi-Finalists

Building Hope named 27 semi-finalists for IMPACT Awards, honoring charter schools excelling in student empowerment, community engagement, and innovation
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Bob Marshall, newly appointed director of Building Hope

Building Hope Appoints Bob Marshall to Its Board Of Director

Building Hope welcomed Bob Marshall to its Board of Directors, bringing expertise in finance, business development, and community engagemen
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Logos of the nine charter school finalists for the Building Hope IMPACT Awards

Building Hope Announces First Annual Impact Awards Finalists

Building Hope named nine charter school finalists for the first annual IMPACT Awards, recognizing innovation, empowerment, and community engagement.
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Compass Rose Journey school in Windcrest, Texas, a modern campus featuring indoor classrooms and a 5,000-square-foot outdoor learning environment for K-6 students.

Building Hope Opens Brand New School in August: Compass Rose Journey, Windcrest, Texas

Building Hope opened Compass Rose Journey in Windcrest, TX, serving 600 students with on-time, under-budget, hands-on learning spaces
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Richard Moreno, President of Building Hope Services

BH Financial Advising Expert at Conference

Building Hope President Richard Moreno spoke at Ziegler Charter School Investor Workshop on July 28 in Chicago.
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Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway Campus, a new charter school facility with advanced air purifiers.

Galileo School for Gifted Learning Partners with Building Hope to Open Second Campus in Sanford, FL

Galileo School Skyway Campus opened for PreK–8 with state-of-the-art air purification, expanding access to innovative education.
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School of Science and Technology Schertz

Building Hope Completes Innovative New School Of Science And Technology In Schertz, Texas

School of Science and Technology Schertz opened PreK–2 and 5th grade in new STEM-focused facility, completed on time and under budget.
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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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