May News: Partners in Progress: From new funding and fresh signage to a heartfelt board send-off, see how our partners and people are moving forward together.
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A Bold Future Begins
May 2025
IN THIS ISSUE
FEATURED
Colorado International Language Academy (CILA) (CO)
HIGHLIGHTS
RYSS STEM Academy (TX)
Valor Elementary School (CA)
Navigator Schools (CA)
Navigator Schools (CA)
OUR PEOPLE
Reggie Gilyard
Dear Friends and Partners,
This May, we've been celebrating the people and progress that make our work possible. From Teacher Appreciation Week to National Charter Schools Week, we’re reminded of the incredible educators and school leaders shaping brighter futures every day.
In this issue, we’re spotlighting what it takes to grow—schools securing critical funding, campuses getting a refresh, and seasoned leaders passing the torch. Our feature highlights our newest partner in Colorado, Colorado International Language Academy (CILA). Plus, we’re sharing school updates from RYSS Pasadena, Valor Academy, and Navigator Schools.
We’re also honoring Reggie Gilyard for his service and leadership on Blueprint’s Board. His commitment to expanding opportunity has helped shape who we are today.
Thanks for being on this journey with us.
Warmly,
John Sun, CEO
FEATURED
Blueprint Partners with CILA (Colorado)
We’re excited to announce our newest partnership in Colorado, Colorado International Language Academy (CILA)! CILA is a K-5 charter school focused on foreign language immersion and currently serves 300 students in a shared space.
With plans to grow to a K-8 program and serve up to 600 students, CILA will be acquiring and renovating a nearby two-story office building. Blueprint will provide project management services, overseeing design and construction leading up to a July 2026 opening.
We're thrilled to help CILA create a permanent home for their students and expand their impact in the Colorado Springs community.
HIGHLIGHTS
RYSS STEM Academy (Texas)
RYSS STEM Academy in Pasadena got a fresh new look with updated signage that reflects their identity and commitment to STEM education. Shout out to the team for the transformation!
Valor Elementary School (California)
Congrats to our partners at Bright Star for closing on financing for Valor Elementary School's future home in Los Angeles. This critical milestone moves them one step closer to expanding access to high-quality education in the Valley.
Congrats to Navigator Schools (California)
We’re excited to share that Navigator Schools, one of Blueprint’s charter school partners, has been awarded a FY25 Charter Schools Program (CSP) CMO Grant by the U.S. Department of Education! Navigator is one of just eight CMOs nationwide to receive this competitive grant, which supports the replication and expansion of high-quality charter schools. We’re proud to support their continued growth across California.
OUR PEOPLE
Thank You, Reggie Gilyard!
We honored Reginald “Reggie” Gilyard for his 14 years of dedicated service on Blueprint’s Board of Directors. Since the early days, Reggie helped shape our vision, guided our growth, and raised the bar for board leadership. He’s been more than a board member—he’s been a mentor, a champion, and a trusted advisor. Blueprint is stronger because of him, and we are incredibly grateful.
