The Centers for Applied Science & Technology (CAST) is a San Antonio-based network of schools focused on experiential learning. Students select a school based on interest, set personal goals and help design their school experience, informed by industry professionals and other partners. Students tackle real-world projects designed by local employers and work in teams informed by mentors from the field. CAST schools offer a combination of blended learning, project-based learning, and work-based learning, freeing teachers to act as coaches and guides with class time structured around research, labs, and offsite experiences in the workplace and local community. CAST schools target students who want to be makers and doers and who will thrive in a hands-on setting informed by student voice and choice.
