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The Power of Healing and Voice at CAST

I don’t remember precisely when in my adult life the idea that deep partnership could defy logic, so that 1+1 added up to 3, or sometimes even 5, but it… Continue reading The Power of Healing and Voice at CAST

Where Is the Role of Students in Their Own Learning?

Recently, we have been having conversations with the young people working in our office about the topic of Youth Voice and Agency.   It is a topic we discuss frequently,… Continue reading Where Is the Role of Students in Their Own Learning?

Meet CAST’s Summer 2024 Interns!

As part of CAST’s commitment to Student Voice and Agency, each year CAST employs students for summer internships within the CAST Network. This year is no exception, and CAST is… Continue reading Meet CAST’s Summer 2024 Interns!

The Importance of Apprenticeships and Internships

In May, during national Apprentice Week, CAST hosted a panel for seniors from CAST Med, CAST Tech and the Advanced Learning Academy. Employers including Accenture and the YWCA shared opportunities… Continue reading The Importance of Apprenticeships and Internships

Welcome to Summer!

Summer is a bit slower in the world of schools, except CAST is hosting a wide range of summer programs across our schools.  Stay tuned here for photos and stories… Continue reading Welcome to Summer!

Graduation Season Continues across CAST Schools

Friday night, we opened graduation season, celebrating the inaugural class of CAST Lea. Hearing the three student speakers describe their evolution over 4 years brought tears to my eyes.  … Continue reading Graduation Season Continues across CAST Schools

Reflecting on an Eventful School Year across the CAST Network

Recently, I was jogging down the street of my parents’ home, and as I waited for the cars to pass, a crossing guard waved me across, gave me a beautiful… Continue reading Reflecting on an Eventful School Year across the CAST Network

Made in SA – The Advanced Learning Academy

As schools across the CAST Network prepare for upcoming graduations, the Advanced Learning Academy (ALA)’s goodbyes are a bit more personal. Because the Advanced Learning Academy is a K-12 school… Continue reading Made in SA – The Advanced Learning Academy

Made in SA – CAST Tech High School

Since its inception in 2017, CAST Tech High School has been the premiere school for technology-based careers. Whether its cybersecurity, computer science, or even UX design, CAST Tech has provided… Continue reading Made in SA – CAST Tech High School

Made in SA – CAST STEM High School

For seniors at CAST STEM, this school year has had plenty of surprises. When the school announced earlier last year that the entire student body would be relocating to Palo… Continue reading Made in SA – CAST STEM High School