CAST Tech Launches Student-Led Newspaper: “CAST Ink”

In today’s digital age, print media seems to be entering an era of obsoletion. To the students at CAST Tech, however, this couldn’t be further from the truth. With CAST… Continue reading CAST Tech Launches Student-Led Newspaper: “CAST Ink”

Congressman Greg Casar Meets with Student Advisory

When Congressman Greg Casar heard about the CAST Student Advisory’s recent trip to Mexico City, he knew he wanted to speak with the students and ask them about their experience.… Continue reading Congressman Greg Casar Meets with Student Advisory

An Update on CAST Med’s Incoming Middle School

Monday night, SAISD held its very first choice night for 5th grade students, and it was so much fun to engage these students in some initial conversations about what they… Continue reading An Update on CAST Med’s Incoming Middle School

Wellness Rooms: How CAST Teach Students Made History with Their PBL

While freshmen at CAST Teach, Ana and Jasper noticed something unusual: their school didn’t have a designated room for students to relegate and process their emotions during times of stress.… Continue reading Wellness Rooms: How CAST Teach Students Made History with Their PBL

What We Can Learn from Our Younger Schools

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… Continue reading What We Can Learn from Our Younger Schools

CAST Holds 2024 ‘Speak Up Speak Out’ Regional Civics Fair

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… Continue reading CAST Holds 2024 ‘Speak Up Speak Out’ Regional Civics Fair

CAST Students Participate in Speak Up Speak Out Speed Interviews

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… Continue reading CAST Students Participate in Speak Up Speak Out Speed Interviews

CAST Black Student Union Screens ‘Blackwaters’ Short Film

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… Continue reading CAST Black Student Union Screens ‘Blackwaters’ Short Film

What to Expect with CAST STEM’s New Campus

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!… Continue reading What to Expect with CAST STEM’s New Campus

CAST STEM Welcomes Students for First Day at Palo Alto College

  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… Continue reading CAST STEM Welcomes Students for First Day at Palo Alto College