CAST Schools Announced as one of the Winners of Round Three of the Catalyze Challenge

February 29, 2024 — Catalyze today announced the winners of round three of the Catalyze Challenge. In total, 15 organizations will receive $3.3 million to pilot innovative career-connected learning initiatives.… Continue reading CAST Schools Announced as one of the Winners of Round Three of the Catalyze Challenge

If You Want to Know What is Happening in Schools, Ask the Students

At CAST, we often say a core value is: “if you want to know what is happening in schools, ask the students.”   Since inception, our many industry partners have… Continue reading If You Want to Know What is Happening in Schools, Ask the Students

CAST Med Students Participate in Clinical Rotations at Mission Trail Baptist Hospital

Earlier this week, students from CAST Med High School were able to participate in clinical rotations at Mission Trail Baptist Hospital. Student participation ranged across the ICU, NICU, Environmental Services,… Continue reading CAST Med Students Participate in Clinical Rotations at Mission Trail Baptist Hospital

JCB Visits CAST STEM for New Campus Tour

On Tuesday, CAST STEM High School was able to give tours to JCB, a local construction equipment manufacturer. The tour, which was spearheaded by two of CAST STEM’s very own… Continue reading JCB Visits CAST STEM for New Campus Tour

CAST Lead Visits H-E-B Digital in Austin

On Friday, CAST Lead students took a trip to Austin to visit H-E-B Digital, H-E-B’s recent shift to online marketplaces. The purpose of the trip was to provide CAST Lead… Continue reading CAST Lead Visits H-E-B Digital in Austin

How a Haircut at CAST STEM Goes a Long Way

Meet Roland, a 10th grader currently attending CAST STEM. What’s the first thing you notice about Roland? Is it his bright hazel eyes, or his smile that can light up… Continue reading How a Haircut at CAST STEM Goes a Long Way

Seeing Familiar Faces in New Settings

This week I arrived for a series of meetings at the SAISD Headquarters only to be politely greeted by a young man who I did not immediately recognize. Luis Salazar… Continue reading Seeing Familiar Faces in New Settings

CAST Lead Freshmen Explore St. Philip’s Hospitality Program

On Friday, CAST Lead’s freshman student body took a trip to learn more about the Hospitality Management program at St. Philip’s College. The Hospitality Management program emphasizes the management skills… Continue reading CAST Lead Freshmen Explore St. Philip’s Hospitality Program

CAST Teach Students Earn Certification through “STOP THE BLEED” Program

On Friday, CAST Teach freshmen became certified in how to stop bleeding in a severely injured person through the STOP THE BLEED program. The purpose of the campaign is to… Continue reading CAST Teach Students Earn Certification through “STOP THE BLEED” Program

CAST PBL Leaders Collaborate at the DoSeum

Although CAST students spend months on their respective PBLs, just as much dedication and research falls on the teachers’ shoulders as well. On Thursday, leaders from CAST Tech, CAST STEM,… Continue reading CAST PBL Leaders Collaborate at the DoSeum