How CAST Lead Seniors Are Leading the Charge in Retail & Hospitality

This week at our nonprofit board meeting, we heard from 6 of our graduating seniors at CAST Lead High School. This school, with pathways in retail and hospitality management and… Continue reading How CAST Lead Seniors Are Leading the Charge in Retail & Hospitality

How CAST Med Battles Social Determinants of Health

When you think of the phrase “Social Determinants of Health”, you may not understand what that means. In fact, before the other week, even I did not know what that… Continue reading How CAST Med Battles Social Determinants of Health

The Importance of Apprenticeships for CAST Students

A core belief at CAST is that college and careers are not separate, but part of a purpose-filled journey where a student explores what he or she likes to learn… Continue reading The Importance of Apprenticeships for CAST Students

CAST Student Spotlight: Aliana Chavez

Meet Aliana. A student at the Advanced Learning Academy, Aliana is also a member of CAST’s Student Advisory, and just recently helped coordinate CAST’s 2024 Youth Rally. When she is… Continue reading CAST Student Spotlight: Aliana Chavez

CAST Tech E-Sports Team Wins 2024 R20 Tournament

You may remember my story with CAST Tech’s E-Sports team several months ago, where I highlighted their accomplishments as they prepared for their upcoming R20 tournament. This past Sunday, not… Continue reading CAST Tech E-Sports Team Wins 2024 R20 Tournament

CAST Schools Celebrate 2024 Solar Eclipse across San Antonio

Across the CAST Schools network, students far and wide gathered to witness the North American solar eclipse that took place on April 8, 2024. Students were able to take a… Continue reading CAST Schools Celebrate 2024 Solar Eclipse across San Antonio

CAST Student Spotlight: Jacob Nesbitt

Meet Jacob. A Canadian-American, Jacob was raised in the heart of Mexico for the first fourteen years of his life. I met Jacob during our CAST Senior Hiring Fair, and… Continue reading CAST Student Spotlight: Jacob Nesbitt

CAST Schools Hosts 4th Annual Youth Rally

On Friday, April 5, students from across the CAST Network met at the DoSeum for Cast Schools’ 4th annual Youth Rally! This event was entirely produced by the CAST Schools… Continue reading CAST Schools Hosts 4th Annual Youth Rally

How Does Authentic Learning Play a Role in CAST Schools?

On March 26, we invited local educators to visit three classrooms at CAST Lead High School in East Central ISD to observe Blended Learning in action.   At CAST, our… Continue reading How Does Authentic Learning Play a Role in CAST Schools?

CAST STEM Hosts Grand Opening Ceremony at Palo Alto College

Southwest ISD (SWISD) and CAST Schools recently joined forces to celebrate the grand opening of CAST STEM High School at Palo Alto College with a joyous ribbon cutting and community… Continue reading CAST STEM Hosts Grand Opening Ceremony at Palo Alto College