Students from CAST Schools Shared Their Summer Internship Experiences

CAST Fiesta 2020-2021 Family Kick-Off

Let’s Fiesta to kick-off the 2020 – 2021 School Year All CAST Network students, families, staff, facilitators and partners are invited to our virtual Fiesta! This includes members from each… Continue reading CAST Fiesta 2020-2021 Family Kick-Off

A chat with CAST Tech Principal, Dr. Alcala

CAST Tech is being led by principal Dr. Melissa Alcala, a chat on how she is doing with the pandemic affecting CAST Tech High School. From her favorite color to… Continue reading A chat with CAST Tech Principal, Dr. Alcala

My Learning Space at Home

Showcase Your Learning Space at Home Students Across San Antonio have kicked off the school year learning virtually. Our CAST Marketing Communications Interns challenged their peers to showcase their learning… Continue reading My Learning Space at Home

These Three Principals Are Opening New Schools This Fall. If That Sounds Challenging, You’re Right

By Bekah McNeel August 12, 2020 Heading back to school in San Antonio this month is full of unknowns. The pandemic is raging. Remote learning is glitchy. In-person learning, if… Continue reading These Three Principals Are Opening New Schools This Fall. If That Sounds Challenging, You’re Right

CTE and the Demands of the Moment

Modern career and technical education programs emphasize both college and career readiness—even during a pandemic. By Bekah McNeel August 14, 2020 Long before hand-washing PSAs flooded social media and public billboards… Continue reading CTE and the Demands of the Moment

Six Reasons Why the CAST Model Equipped our Schools to Effectively Pivot to Distance Learning

  The Urban Education Institute at UTSA surveyed students and families in select school districts across Bexar County and CAST Schools to document how COVID-19 affected teaching and learning, and… Continue reading Six Reasons Why the CAST Model Equipped our Schools to Effectively Pivot to Distance Learning

2020 – 2021: The Year of Courage

Carol Mendenhall, Director of Program Design and Professional Development for the CAST Schools Network, shares why the 2020-2021 school year is, “The Year of Courage.” “To live into the future… Continue reading 2020 – 2021: The Year of Courage

CAST Launch

All CAST Network Teachers and Administrators are invited to join us as we launch the 2020 – 2021 School Year by celebrating our work and each other. Friday, August 7th… Continue reading CAST Launch

How Interdisciplinary PBL Can Solve This Year’s Scheduling Dilemmas

By Ryan Sprott, July 28, 2020 Schools around the world are now facing pressing questions, such as: ●    How can we deliver quality instruction while some students work from home… Continue reading How Interdisciplinary PBL Can Solve This Year’s Scheduling Dilemmas