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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. In fact, none of the neighboring schools did, either.   After conducting research and student-aimed surveys, the two discovered a need for an on-campus safe… 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 the San Antonio region, and earn college credits and industry-recognized certifications while exploring their future goals and setting a purpose.   After the Advanced Learning… 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 – 12 from across the greater San Antonio area competed in 130 different teams for the chance to advance to the state-wide civics fair in… Continue reading CAST Holds 2024 ‘Speak Up Speak Out’ Regional Civics Fair

6th Annual CAST SCHOOLS SPEAK UP SPEAK OUT

OVER 400 STUDENTS EXPECTED FROM ACROSS SAN ANTONIO TO COMPETE IN THE 6th Annual CAST SCHOOLS SPEAK UP SPEAK OUT CIVICS FAIR ON JANUARY 19 WINNING TEAMS ADVANCE TO STATE-WIDE CIVICS FAIR IN MARCH WHAT: CAST Schools presents the 6th annual Speak Up Speak Out San Antonio Civics Fair, hosted by Texas A&M University-San Antonio.… Continue reading 6th Annual CAST SCHOOLS SPEAK UP SPEAK OUT

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 & Culture to Well-being, Civic Engagement, Community Safety, and more. Students asked for feedback, requested data, and captured testimonials from those who tackle these opportunities… 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 Black Student Union, formed in the Spring of 2023 as part of a legacy project by CAST Med Alum Honor Smith, convenes students from the… 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!   The teachers literally worked miracles Monday Jan. 8 unpacking and setting up the campus to greet students who were coming to our Southside community… Continue reading What to Expect with CAST STEM’s New Campus

Discover CAST Med Family Information Night

Discover CAST Med High School If you’re currently in 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, & 10th grade, join us for our  Family Information Night: Tuesday, January 16th at 6 PM or  Tuesday, January 30th at 6 PM At CAST Med High School 2601 Louis Bauer Dr., San Antonio, TX 78235 (at Brooks) Discover CAST Med High… Continue reading Discover CAST Med Family Information Night

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 announced that CAST STEM High School would begin relocating from their standalone campus at Southwest Independent School District to one more integrated at Palo Alto… Continue reading CAST STEM Welcomes Students for First Day at Palo Alto College

CAST Book Review: Hidden Potential

Organizational Psychologist Adam Grant examines the stories of individuals who outperformed expectations, going well beyond what appeared to be innate abilities in anything from diving to becoming an astronaut. Americans overlook hidden potential, he argues, because we have a fixed view based on what we perceive as innate abilities. Instead, he argues that overcoming obstacles,… Continue reading CAST Book Review: Hidden Potential

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