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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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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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