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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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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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