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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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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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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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Building Hope Awards $175,000 In Impact Grants To 12 Inspirational Charter Schools Leading the Way In Community Engagement, Educational Innovation, Student Empowerment, and Charter School Leadership
Building Hope awarded $175,000 to charter schools and volunteers for excellence in student empowerment, innovation, and community impact.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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