CAST STEM Students Ready To Transition to Palo Alto College

Students from CAST STEM are getting ready for a big move to Palo Alto College. CAST STEM’s Partnership Facilitator, Tim Bishop, is excited about this change, saying that the move… Continue reading CAST STEM Students Ready To Transition to Palo Alto College

New Leadership at CAST Lead

In the upcoming Spring Semester, CAST Lead will see a change in its primary leadership team.  From a new interim principal & assistant principal to several teachers being given new… Continue reading New Leadership at CAST Lead

CAST STEM Hosts PBL Checkpoint at Toyota Experience Center

Throughout the semester, CAST STEM Students and staff have been working diligently on their year-long PBL. Earlier this year, CAST STEM launched their PBL as a school-wide effort. Now, fifteen… Continue reading CAST STEM Hosts PBL Checkpoint at Toyota Experience Center

How Youth Voice is Prioritized at CAST Schools

What is Youth Voice? Recently, I was asked to speak to the Alamo STEM Ecosystem group of educators about the concept of Youth Voice in the aftermath of the giant… Continue reading How Youth Voice is Prioritized at CAST Schools

CAST Tech Bids Farewell to Founding Principal Melissa Alcala

On Thursday, CAST Tech students were assembled for what seemed to be an ordinary prep rally. Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors believed they were gathering to celebrate the upcoming winter… Continue reading CAST Tech Bids Farewell to Founding Principal Melissa Alcala

The Long(est) Interview

Shaun Edwards (CTO and Co-Founder) and Crystal Parrott (Chief Operating Officer) run a super strong internship program as a pipeline for entry level talent. “The long interview” has been very… Continue reading The Long(est) Interview

CAST Schools Student Advisory Delegation Visits Mexico City

CAST Schools led a delegation of students from their advisory on a leadership and cultural immersion expedition to Mexico City. This one-of-a-kind experience is made possible through a partnership with… Continue reading CAST Schools Student Advisory Delegation Visits Mexico City

A Creative Force Joins the CAST Schools Nonprofit Board

CAST Schools welcomes Erik Ford, proud parent of a student at the Advanced Learning Academy and Principal and Digital Director at Heavy Heavy, to the nonprofit board of trustees. Originally from… Continue reading A Creative Force Joins the CAST Schools Nonprofit Board

How CAST Helps Close the Opportunity Gap

I want to take a moment to sit with gratitude. We recently completed a week-long leadership trip to Mexico City with our student advisory, young leaders representing 5 of our… Continue reading How CAST Helps Close the Opportunity Gap

80|20 Foundation and CAST Schools Forge Transformative Partnerships Benefitting CAST Tech High School

San Antonio – CAST Schools and the 80|20 Foundation proudly announce two student-centered partnerships to strengthen career preparedness for CAST Tech High School students in San Antonio ISD, the city’s… Continue reading 80|20 Foundation and CAST Schools Forge Transformative Partnerships Benefitting CAST Tech High School