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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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