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CAST Teach Info Session and Speaker Series

CAST Teach High School will open its doors this fall and is the first school in San Antonio committed to inspire and prepare students for a career in the field of education. Now is the time to explore your passion and learn more about specialized careers in education. Join us at our CAST Teach Information… Continue reading CAST Teach Info Session and Speaker Series

Commentary: Best educators for a better tomorrow

Courtesy of the San Antonio Express-News Jeanne Russell, Ericka Olivarez and Dr. Brian Woods, For the Express-News Feb. 10, 2022 Olivia Rosas, 13, knew she wanted to be a teacher in the first grade. Her teacher, Regan Sanchez, “made me want to come to school every single day because she made school so fun and intriguing… Continue reading Commentary: Best educators for a better tomorrow

Dr. Eddie Muzquiz Rodriguez Awarded Linguistically Responsive Principal of the Year by SAISD

  San Antonio ISD Dual Langauge, ESL, and Migrant Department recognized CAST Med Principal, Dr. Eddie Muzquiz Rodriguez, as the Linguistically Responsive Principal of the Year, at this year’s Siempre Bilingüe Conference. The award recognizes the high school principal who best exemplifies continued advocacy for and amplification of Emergent Bilingual students’ experiences and gifts to include:  Creating a welcoming space for… Continue reading Dr. Eddie Muzquiz Rodriguez Awarded Linguistically Responsive Principal of the Year by SAISD

CAST LIVE: Enhancing Teacher Preparation, Recruitment and Retention

Overview: CAST STEM High School continues to build and strengthen its faculty-in-residence model with Texas A&M-San Antonio and the Institute for School and Community Partnerships to train, recruit, and retain new teachers. Panelists Include: Ravae Villafranca Shaeffer, CAST STEM Principal Julie Riedel, Field Supervisor, Texas A&M University-San Antonio Crystal Mares, Mentor Teacher, CAST STEM Teacher… Continue reading CAST LIVE: Enhancing Teacher Preparation, Recruitment and Retention

San Antonio ISD Seeks Community Feedback for Their Superintendent Search

San Antonio ISD, in partnership with JG Consulting, has launched a search for its next superintendent. Parents, staff, students, and community members are invited to share their input on the traits they believe the SAISD district leader should have. We are tremendously grateful for our partnership with SAISD as they are home to three CAST… Continue reading San Antonio ISD Seeks Community Feedback for Their Superintendent Search

CAST STEM Electric Cobras Compete in Alamo City Electrathon

CAST STEM Electric Cobras competed in the 2022 Alamo City Electrathon, a National Sanctioned Electrathon Event with Electrathon America, one of approximately 12 in the nation. The team experienced a series of electrical, mechanical, driver, and dynamic inspections. On race day they participated in two one-hour races. This year’s team includes seniors: J. Aguilar A.… Continue reading CAST STEM Electric Cobras Compete in Alamo City Electrathon

CAST Schools Speak Up Speak Out Civics Fair Winners Announced

CAST Med and Advanced Learning Academy Earn Top Honors at the 4th Annual CAST Schools Speak Up Speak Out Regional Civics Fair   Over 150 high school and middle school students representing seven different schools across San Antonio convened at Texas A&M University-San Antonio on Wednesday, January 19th, to compete in the 4th Annual CAST… Continue reading CAST Schools Speak Up Speak Out Civics Fair Winners Announced

Graduating Seniors at CAST Schools Now Eligible To Enroll for AlamoPromise

Alamo Colleges District recently announced the expansion of AlamoPromise that will now serve 11 school district partners and 47 high schools, including graduating seniors from 3 CAST Schools: Advanced Learning Academy and CAST Tech High School in San Antonio ISD CAST STEM High School in Southwest ISD   AlamoPROMISE offers a “last-dollar” Scholarship   AlamoPROMISE offers a “last-dollar” scholarship for… Continue reading Graduating Seniors at CAST Schools Now Eligible To Enroll for AlamoPromise

Advanced Learning Academy Senior Named Quest Bridge Scholar

Destinie Sharp pictured next to SAISD Board President Christina Martinez.

Advanced Learning Academy Celebrates the School’s First QuestBridge Scholar   Advanced Learning Academy senior Destinie Sharp, and five other students, were recognized by the San Antonio ISD Board during the January 10th meeting for being named a QuestBridge Scholar. Only 10% of high school seniors nationwide are selected for The QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship.… Continue reading Advanced Learning Academy Senior Named Quest Bridge Scholar

Enhancing Teacher Preparation, Recruitment, and Retention

CREATING CONNECTIONS: HOW THE CAST STEM FACULTY-IN-RESIDENCE MODEL IS ENHANCING TEACHER PREPARATION, RECRUITMENT, AND RETENTION By: Julie Riedel, Ravae Shaeffer, & Sara A.S. Sherwood CAST Schools partners with external organizations to incubate new ideas that can be tested and scaled up in other contexts. Because we believe the faculty-in-residence model is a superior approach to… Continue reading Enhancing Teacher Preparation, Recruitment, and Retention

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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.