When CAST Schools opened in 2017, we had a vision for hands-on, career-connected high schools to give young people in our community an opportunity to explore high-demand, high-wage jobs in
For the 6th year, CAST Schools held its annual Speak Up Speak Out (SUSO) San Antonio Civics Fair, hosted at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. Over 470 students in grades 3
OVER 400 STUDENTS EXPECTED FROM ACROSS SAN ANTONIO TO COMPETE IN THE 6th Annual CAST SCHOOLS SPEAK UP SPEAK OUT CIVICS FAIR ON JANUARY 19 WINNING TEAMS ADVANCE TO STATE-WIDE
In preparation for the January 19 CAST Schools Speak Up Speak Out Regional Civics Fair, over 100 students met with experts to fine-tune their proposals. Topics covered ranged from Arts
On Friday, CAST’s Black Student Union met at CAST Med to screen Blackwaters, a documentary short film about a group of black men fly fishing in Alaska. The CAST Schools
The highlight of my week was spending some time Monday, and Tuesday morning at CAST STEM High School at Palo Alto College. Yes, you read that right: Palo Alto College!
Discover CAST Med High School If you’re currently in 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, & 10th grade, join us for our Family Information Night: Tuesday, January 16th at 6 PM or
On Tuesday, CAST STEM students were able to start their first day of the spring semester at their new home at Palo Alto College. Earlier last year, it was
Organizational Psychologist Adam Grant examines the stories of individuals who outperformed expectations, going well beyond what appeared to be innate abilities in anything from diving to becoming an astronaut. Americans
Ginni Rometty, the former CEO of IBM, combines memoir with advocacy in her recounting of her rise to leadership from a challenging childhood in a field dominated by men. Raised
After we opened CAST Tech in 2017, we began to examine and re-examine ways we might more effectively recruit young women to our tech and entrepreneurship focused high school, where
Although it is still a work-in-progress (one which makes so much sense for the premier high schools partnered with local industry), we are working closely with the City of San
CAST Schools began as a high school concept, opening CAST Tech in 2017, CAST STEM in 2018, and CAST Med in 2019. Also in 2019, the Pre-K-12 Advanced Learning Academy
Beginning Jan. 9, our CAST STEM High School fully relocates to Palo Alto College! We’re delighted at the opportunity to partner with Alamo Colleges and Southwest ISD to pilot a
When a group of business and education leaders proposed the creation of CAST Schools in 2015, they recommended a network of 5-10 schools strategically located around San Antonio to provide
The CAST Schools College and Career Readiness Toolkit aims to support campus staff who work directly with students as they design a post-high school plan. The outcomes we aim to
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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