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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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New National Prize Recognizes Top Middle and High Schools for Career Exploration

American Student Assistance and Building Hope launched the Future Ready Schools Prize and Fellowship to recognize and support middle and high schools that excel in career exploration, especially for under-resourced students.
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Ground breaking at Cypress Junction Montessori

Cypress Junction Montessori Breaks Ground on New Campus, Doubling Access to High-Quality Prek-8 Montessori Education in Winter Haven

Cypress Junction Montessori broke ground on a new 40,000+ square-foot campus in Winter Haven, doubling its PreK–8 enrollment and expanding access to Montessori education with support from Building Hope.
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Language and Literacy Academy for Learning

Vision Of 'Abilities Beyond Limitations' Comes To Life As Students With Special Needs Head Back to School in New School Facility

Language and Literacy Academy for Learning (LLAL) opened a new state-of-the-art campus for students with special needs in Winter Haven, Fla., supported by Building Hope financing.
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Map of the United States highlighting the nine states with 2025 Building Hope IMPACT Award-winning charter schools.

Building Hope Announces Winners For Fourth Annual Impact Awards

Building Hope announced the 12 winners of its fourth annual IMPACT Awards, recognizing excellence in Community Engagement, Educational Innovation, Student Empowerment, and the S. Joseph Bruno Model Charter Award. The schools, spanning nine states, will receive $160,000 in grants, celebrated at the IMPACT Summit in Miami on May 7, 2025.
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Groundbreaking ceremony at Independence Classical Academy with students, faculty, and community members turning the dirt for the new upper campus expansion.

Independence Classical Academy Community Turns the Dirt During Upper Campus Expansion Groundbreaking Ceremony With Building Hope

Independence Classical Academy broke ground on a 2-phase upper campus expansion to enhance learning and growth.
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2022 IMPACT Awards Applications

Two Weeks Remain to Apply For Second Annual Building Hope Impact Awards

Building Hope invited charter school leaders to apply for $160,000 in IMPACT Awards recognizing excellence and best practices.
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Logos representing 11 newly completed charter school facilities developed and delivered by Building Hope

Building Hope Delivers 11 New Facilities to Serve 5,134 Charter School Students

Building Hope completed 11 new charter school facilities, adding 400,000 square feet of learning space nationwide.
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Exterior view of Burns Science and Technology High School in Oak Hill, Florida, showcasing the newly opened campus.

Local And State Leaders Join Burns Science and Technology Charter School (Burns Sci Tech) Leaders and Students to Cut Ribbon On New High School In Oak Hill, Fla.

Building Hope celebrated the grand opening of Burns Sci Tech High School, completing a new K–12 campus in under one year.
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Graphic highlighting hurricane loan assistance offered to charter schools affected by Hurricane Ian.

Building Hope Launches Hurricane Assistance Loan Program

Building Hope launched expedited, low interest loans to help charter schools repair facilities damaged by Hurricane Ian.
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2023 IMPACT Summit & Awards

Building Hope to Host Second Annual Impact Summit And Awards May 1-5, 2023

Building Hope announced its 2023 IMPACT Summit, awarding $160,000 in grants to charter schools driving innovation, equity, and impact.
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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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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.
Read post
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.
Read post
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.
Read post
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.
Read post

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