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2022 IMPACT Summit award winners

Building Hope Announces Winners of First Annual Impact Awards

Building Hope awarded $135,000 in IMPACT grants to public charter schools and volunteers for community, student, and educational impact.
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Sheila Ryan-Macie and Hugh Jarrett, newly appointed Chair and Board Director of Building Hope

Building Hope Announces New Board Appointments

Sheila Ryan-Macie named Chair and Hugh Jarrett joined the Board of Directors at Building Hope, guiding charter school growth and impact.
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Building Hope Services President Richard Moreno and Director Curtis Fuller

Building Hope Experts Provide Guidance at National Charter Conference

Building Hope’s Richard Moreno and Curtis Fuller led virtual sessions on charter school facility financing and opening new schools.
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William D. Hansen, newly appointed President and CEO of Building Hope

Building Hope Names William D. Hansen as President and CEO

William D. Hansen named President and CEO of Building Hope, succeeding S. Joseph Bruno, who will continue as President Emeritus.
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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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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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2025 Impact Grant Semi-Finalists

Building Hope Announces Impact Grant Semi-Finalists

Building Hope named 28 charter school IMPACT Grant semi-finalists and announced $170,000 in awards to be presented at its annual summit.
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Western Academy Charter School’s newly renovated campus during a celebratory ceremony.

Western Academy Charter School Cuts the Ribbon On New 62,000-Square Foot Complex

Western Academy Charter School celebrated the opening of a renovated campus, expanding access to innovative K–8 education for up to 800 students.
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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at Academic Solutions Academy Charter School

Academic Solutions Academy Charter School and Building Hope Open Newly Renovated High School Facility For At-Risk Youth

Academic Solutions Academy opened a renovated Coral Springs campus, creating a new educational home for 250 at-risk students.
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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at Compass Rose Destiny

Building Hope Opens Brand New School in Manor, Texas

Compass Rose Destiny opened a new 46,000 sq. ft. campus in Manor, Texas, preparing students for tech careers with support from Building Hope.
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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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