I live near the San Antonio River, and I start most days either running, walking or bicycling along the Mission Reach. I love starting my day in nature, and a… Continue reading Happy Holidays from CAST!
11/17/24 I am sitting in the hotel lobby in Monterrey, Mexico, and my brain is buzzing after a quick two-day scouting visit to this Northern Mexican city, just 300… Continue reading Musing in Monterrey, Mexico
As we roll into the Thanksgiving holidays, a little crisp settling into the air, students, teachers, and all educators are breathing a sigh of relief as they contemplate turning off… Continue reading Defining Youth Voice and Agency with CAST’s Student Advisory
Last week, parents at our Advanced Learning Academy (ALA) received a letter from San Antonio Superintendent Jaime Aquino informing them that, as part of a multiparty deal to bring a… Continue reading An Important Update from SAISD Regarding ALA
Last year at CAST Tech High School, seniors chose the theme of “Legacy” for their capstone projects, identifying different ways to leave a mark on their school. One group of… Continue reading Creating Youth Voice and Agency: How CAST is Redefining San Antonio Education and the Student Experience
When the Advanced Learning Academy (ALA) was founded in 2018, teachers were given an opportunity to design elective courses based on their passions, and Stephanie Cash, a founding English teacher,… Continue reading Leadership Is Built, Not Born
My Dad died this week of cancer, and these days, when I wake up, my world feels like it has dimmed a little from the loss of his light. … Continue reading Memories of My Dad
This week, CAST Schools Deputy Director Jen Maestas and I attended the Aurora Institute conference in New Orleans, where Jen presented CAST’s approach to youth voice and purpose-driven education along… Continue reading Incorporating Youth Voice into CAST’s Processes
This month, CAST STEM hosted a panel of students who held summer internships at San Antonio’s Toyota Motor Manufacturing. As a parent of teens myself, my jaw hit the floor… Continue reading Manufacturing Takes off in San Antonio!
The Advanced Learning Academy held its Noche Musical de Los Muertos event on October 24th, 2024. This event celebrates the many aspects of what makes ALA the school it is… Continue reading ALA Holds ‘Noche Musical de Los Muertos’ Event
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