Although not a traditional high school sports team like football or basketball, CAST Tech’s esports team wins like they’re professionals. When Fernando Garcia, a freshman at CAST Tech at the… Continue reading The Rise of CAST Tech’s Esports Team
Earlier this week Melisa Ramos Walters was named CAST STEM’s teacher of the year. Walters has taught at CAST STEM since 2020, and fully believes in supporting student voice. … Continue reading Melisa Ramos Walters Named CAST STEM Teacher of the Year
Last week, I visited with seniors from CAST Lead High School’s first graduating class. Angel San Miguel spent the summer at HOLT CAT’s headquarters, alternating between different departments and getting… Continue reading How CAST Helps Students Find Meaningful Internships
Cooler days are finally here, welcoming autumn, a time of transition, and a San Antonio season that, if you blink, you may miss it! This week, seniors at CAST Tech… Continue reading How CAST Tech is Looking to Leave a Legacy
On Friday, CAST Tech continued its PBL theme of “Legacy” by hosting over a dozen local leaders to kick off their PBL Checkpoint. Leaders ranged from Senator Jose Menendez to… Continue reading CAST Tech Hosts San Antonio Legacy Leaders for PBL Checkpoint
In 2017, when my son Marcos was in 7th grade at the Advanced Learning Academy, he was selected to present at the statewide civics fair Speak Up Speak Out. This… Continue reading Building a Stronger San Antonio by Lifting the Voices of our Youth
The future of education is here: CAST Teach opens state-of-the-art facilities for future educators. In partnership with the CAST Schools Network and the University of Texas at San Antonio’s… Continue reading CAST Teach Innovative Educational Facility is Officially Open
Over 250 parents and family members joined the Advanced Learning Academy Solar Eclipse Event to watch the partial eclipse and participate in STEM activities. The event, led by Jon Cacy,… Continue reading Advanced Learning Academy Solar Eclipse Watch Party
The San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees confirmed Dr. Melissa Alcala as Assistant Superintendent of 1882 Partnerships. In her new role, Dr. Alcala will support choice schools within the district,… Continue reading Dr. Melissa Alcala Announced as Assistant Superintendent of 1882 Partnerships for San Antonio ISD
I had the chance to participate in a joy-filled ribbon-cutting celebration at CAST Teach High School. As one of several speakers, I did my best to reflect on the bigger… Continue reading Teaching is an incredible place to begin your education career path, one with countless possibilities.
The Centers for Applied Science and Technology (CAST) Network is a tax-exempt organization as described in Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service code. CAST Schools are partnership schools with a focus on STEM careers, project based learning and work-based learning. Key partners include public school districts, higher education institutions, and local employers from target industries.
