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How Youth Voice is Prioritized at CAST Schools

What is Youth Voice? Recently, I was asked to speak to the Alamo STEM Ecosystem group of educators about the concept of Youth Voice in the aftermath of the giant announcement by UP Partnership about a game-changing investment in San Antonio youth centered around voice, healing and access. CAST Schools was named as the anchor… Continue reading How Youth Voice is Prioritized at CAST Schools

CAST Tech Bids Farewell to Founding Principal Melissa Alcala

On Thursday, CAST Tech students were assembled for what seemed to be an ordinary prep rally. Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors believed they were gathering to celebrate the upcoming winter break – what they didn’t know was that they were coming together for a different reason entirely.   The rally itself looked like most traditional… Continue reading CAST Tech Bids Farewell to Founding Principal Melissa Alcala

The Long(est) Interview

Shaun Edwards (CTO and Co-Founder) and Crystal Parrott (Chief Operating Officer) run a super strong internship program as a pipeline for entry level talent. “The long interview” has been very successful for Plus One, the caliber of applicants is top notch, as evidenced that some of our more recent Treadmill Award winners are employees that… Continue reading The Long(est) Interview

CAST Schools Student Advisory Delegation Visits Mexico City

CAST Schools led a delegation of students from their advisory on a leadership and cultural immersion expedition to Mexico City. This one-of-a-kind experience is made possible through a partnership with the U.S.-Mexico Foundation and their U.S.-Mexico 360 citizen diplomacy program. Participating students were not just visitors; they were welcomed as ambassadors of their community, soaking… Continue reading CAST Schools Student Advisory Delegation Visits Mexico City

A Creative Force Joins the CAST Schools Nonprofit Board

CAST Schools welcomes Erik Ford, proud parent of a student at the Advanced Learning Academy and Principal and Digital Director at Heavy Heavy, to the nonprofit board of trustees. Originally from New York City, Erik relocated from Los Angeles, California, to San Antonio, TX, in 2010, where he would meet one of the Heavy Heavy co-founders,… Continue reading A Creative Force Joins the CAST Schools Nonprofit Board

How CAST Helps Close the Opportunity Gap

I want to take a moment to sit with gratitude. We recently completed a week-long leadership trip to Mexico City with our student advisory, young leaders representing 5 of our 6 schools. As an adult who has had the privilege to travel internationally, I am grateful for the gift to experience the magic, wonder, and… Continue reading How CAST Helps Close the Opportunity Gap

80|20 Foundation and CAST Schools Forge Transformative Partnerships Benefitting CAST Tech High School

San Antonio – CAST Schools and the 80|20 Foundation proudly announce two student-centered partnerships to strengthen career preparedness for CAST Tech High School students in San Antonio ISD, the city’s first high-tech high school.    These initiatives will provide more industry-specific cyber education to CAST Tech students beginning in 9th grade, and give CAST Tech… Continue reading 80|20 Foundation and CAST Schools Forge Transformative Partnerships Benefitting CAST Tech High School

Future Ready Bexar County Celebrates Nearly $114 million In Funding

CAST Schools Advance Future Ready Activities Focused on Youth Voice   SAN ANTONIO – Future Ready Bexar County partners gathered to celebrate a historic almost $114 million in funding received by local anchor partners and national philanthropic investor Blue Meridian Partners. These investments will help the strategic community plan enter its next phase – which… Continue reading Future Ready Bexar County Celebrates Nearly $114 million In Funding

Jacob Barber Named CAST Tech’s New Principal

We are excited to announce the appointment of Jacob Barber as Principal of CAST Tech High School starting January 2, 2024. After a collaborative process that included current students, families, staff, industry partners, San Antonio ISD, and CAST, Mr. Barber emerged with a clear vision for a future that embraces a student-centered approach, innovation, academic… Continue reading Jacob Barber Named CAST Tech’s New Principal

CAST is Thankful for its Students and Partners!

I have always loved fall and the Thanksgiving season as a time to spend with family and to practice gratitude. Today, as I write this, people are texting me photos of our CAST teachers planning big projects, and our CAST Teach students doing their “teacher takeovers” and I am extraordinarily grateful for the people in… Continue reading CAST is Thankful for its Students and Partners!

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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.