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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 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 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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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 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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Two Weeks Remain to Apply for Building Hope Charter School Impact Awards
2022 Building Hope IMPACT Summit & Awards applications
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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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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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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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