Pioneering African American Studies at the Advanced Learning Academy

Zach Wilson started teaching at the Advanced Learning Academy four years ago as an intern with Trinity University. Today, he is part of the pioneering group of educators in the San Antonio Independent School District teaching African American Studies to 9th through 12th graders. This is the first year that African American Studies is being… Continue reading Pioneering African American Studies at the Advanced Learning Academy

Big Day of Play at The DoSeum: Once Upon A Time

Join CAST students for a celebration of storytelling and imagination as your favorite books come to life at The DoSeum! Saturday, February 27 • 10 AM – 5 PM Activities dedicated to poetry, art, reading, and science will be found throughout the museum. Students from the Advanced Learning Academy, CAST Tech, and the World Flo… Continue reading Big Day of Play at The DoSeum: Once Upon A Time

Lessons from Tafolla | CAST Stories

Lessons from Tafolla Toro By Sarah R. Guerrero   This past week I had the honor and privilege of talking to Lorenzo Gomez III. Lorenzo Gomez is a San Antonio native, public speaker, and published author. He is definitely a trailblazer through his advocacy for mental health and sharing your story. Telling Your Story One… Continue reading Lessons from Tafolla | CAST Stories

CAST STEM and CAST Med to Partner with Communities in Schools

Communities In Schools of San Antonio Receives $1 Million Dollar Grant from USAA to Advance Racial Equity and Future Workforce Development San Antonio, Tx.  – January 28, 2021- Communities In Schools of San Antonio (CIS-SA), an organization that connects students with community resources critical to their well-being and success, recently received a $1 million dollar… Continue reading CAST STEM and CAST Med to Partner with Communities in Schools

CAST LIVE: Lorenzo Gomez III, Tafolla Toro

CAST Schools FREE Family COVID-19 Screening Day

When: Saturday, January 30th 9:30 AM – 12 PM   Where: CAST Med High School 2601 Louis Bauer Dr. San Antonio, TX 78235   Advanced Learning Academy and CAST Tech High School 637 N. Main Ave. San Antonio, TX To Participate: Scan QR Code (see attached) Click to pre-register Drive-Up on Saturday, January 30th Screening… Continue reading CAST Schools FREE Family COVID-19 Screening Day

CAST Schools Launches Inaugural Civics Fair and Youth Rally

CAST Schools Drive-By-Party

My Journey to ALA | Julen Navarrete

My name is Julen Blas Navarrete, a senior at the Advanced Learning Academy. Also known as ALA. I first heard about the Advanced Learning Academy in the fall of 2015. I previously attended Austin academy which is now the pre-k through 3rd grade Euclid campus. I was intrigued by the prospect of attending ALA because… Continue reading My Journey to ALA | Julen Navarrete

Spoken Word at the Advanced Learning Academy

Join us for our first spoken word event of this year! Read a poem; the students would love to hear you share your creative work. Poetry students from the Advanced Learning Academy will be performing their creative work. Thursday, November 19th 7 pm – 9 pm ZOOM https://saisd.zoom.us/j/89481665857?pwd=MmhJVzdPck5wWGU5RIRQcINvcUM3QT09 Meeting ID: 894 8166 5857