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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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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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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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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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Preserving a Legacy and Reimagining the Future of Black Education: The Renovation and Restoration of the Myrtilla Miner Building at Howard University
Building Hope helps restore the historic Myrtilla Miner Building at Howard University, preserving a legacy of Black education.
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National School Choice Week: How Far We’ve Come, How Far We Still Have to Go
National School Choice Week Message from Building Hope's President & CEO
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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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