What Our Partners Say About Us
Justin G. Fuentes, M.Ed.
Chief of Schools & Operations Officer, Tejano Center for Community Concerns
"Our partnership with [Blueprint] has been one of collaboration and vision building. Communication is fluid, and support structures are sound. Working with their team at [Blueprint] has also been one based on respect and understanding."
Rich Harrison
CEO, Lighthouse Community Public Schools
"Students enter our school knowing they are loved, and that we are deeply investing in our young people from the Sobrante Park community in East Oakland."
Dr. Barbara Rutter
Principal, Colorado International Language Academy (CILA)
"Blueprint’s partnership has been transformative for our school community. Their expertise and unwavering support made it possible for us to secure a new building and the financing needed to grow. Because of Blueprint, we can continue expanding access to high-quality education and provide more students with the safe, inspiring learning environment they deserve."
Markus Mullarkey
President, Caliber Public Schools
"The level of expertise is invaluable for a non-expert like me. And the fact that we’re 100% mission aligned creates a great sense of trust."
Ernest Peterson
Chief Talent & Strategy Officer, Education for Change Public Schools
"As a former school principal, this isn't something I could necessarily do on my own… [Blueprint] staff possess expert and complementary skills that aren't generally within an educational team."
Rebecca Francis Jones
Founder and Head of School, Elevate Collegiate Charter School
"It is not often we come across individuals, let alone entire organizations that are willing to join in the fight for educational equity. I am forever grateful for [Blueprint] and all of the hard work their dynamic team did for Elevate!"
Nichole Schlagel Hope
Executive Direcctor, Academy of Arts & Knowledge (AAK)
"We are extremely satisfied with our experience working with the Colorado Blueprint team. They have been an incredibly supportive and helpful partner throughout the entire process of purchasing and remodeling our building. Whether it was the complexities of financing or the day-to-day challenges of construction, Blueprint has been consistently by our side, ensuring a seamless and successful transition. Their commitment made all the difference."
Cristina de Jesus
CEO and President, Green Dot Public Schools California
"[Blueprint] has been a valued and trusted partner to Green Dot for over two decades. We appreciate their ability to grow along with us and develop creative solutions to facilities challenges we encounter along the way."
Monique Daviss
CEO and Founder, El Sol Science & Arts Academy
"[Blueprint] was a valued advisor and technical partner. From complex financing to complicated staging and more, we found Blueprint to be knowledgeable, attentive, and collaborative. We now have a beautiful campus that meets our needs and enhances our community."
Cecilia Melgares
Managing Director of Operations, Equitas Academy
"We are grateful for the partnership [with Blueprint] and for the work!! Joe goes above and beyond and always imagines how this is going to impact the scholars and the end work!"
Jen Wickens
Founder, Impact Public Schools
"With each project, [Blueprint] has offered careful attention to detail, sage advice, and timely delivery. Thanks to [Blueprint], Impact buildings are warm, welcoming, and inclusive spaces that provide Impact scholars with the vibrant learning environment they need to succeed."
Saman Bravo-Karimi
Former CBO, Bright Star Public Schools
"[Blueprint] is a true partner. We rely on them as subject matter experts, and have full confidence in their advice."
Irene Sumida
Founder, Fenton Public Charter Schools
"It has been a pleasure to work with [Blueprint] as we built the Fenton Primary Center and renovated the Fenton Academies in Sun Valley. They are a class act!"
Kevin Sved
Former CEO, Navigator Schools
"[Blueprint] went above and beyond to get our project off the ground and on the way to a timely completion. From planning to financing to project management, the team has been instrumental."
Brandon Paige
Former Director of Finance & Operations, Lighthouse Community Public Schools
"At the outset, financing our project with [Blueprint] was the best route for our school community from a cost perspective. The combination of financing structure plus high-quality project management services made [Blueprint] our best choice."
Oliver Sicat
CEO, Ednovate Public Schools
"Southern CA real estate has many challenges. Only [Blueprint] gave us the confidence that we could serve more students in need in the long term. We don't have the luxury of taking risks when serving our students, so we choose [Blueprint] repeatedly."
Alison Suffet Diaz
Founder & Director of Growth Sustainability, Environmental Charter Schools
"[Blueprint] plays a critical role, especially for newer Charter Management Organizations (CMOs) or start-up charter schools that don’t have expertise or in-house support."
Partner Schools and Student Diversity
Blueprint partners with schools that share our commitment to providing access to educational opportunities in under-resourced communities. We rely on the success of our school partners to create transformative change in the lives of students and families.
100%
of the facilities we develop are for non-profit charter schools
91%
of students in Blueprint’s partner schools are people of color
75%
of students in Blueprint’s partner schools are socioeconomically disadvantaged
89%
of partner schools outperform their local district on standardized tests
Our School Partners
