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… Continue reading The Long(est) Interview

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… 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… Continue reading Future Ready Bexar County Celebrates Nearly $114 million In Funding

Building a Stronger San Antonio by Lifting the Voices of our Youth

In 2017, when my son Marcos was in 7th grade at the Advanced Learning Academy, he was selected to present at the statewide civics fair Speak Up Speak Out. This… Continue reading Building a Stronger San Antonio by Lifting the Voices of our Youth

CAST Teach Innovative Educational Facility is Officially Open

The future of education is here: CAST Teach opens state-of-the-art facilities for future educators.   In partnership with the CAST Schools Network and the University of Texas at San Antonio’s… Continue reading CAST Teach Innovative Educational Facility is Officially Open

Advanced Learning Academy Solar Eclipse Watch Party

Over 250 parents and family members joined the Advanced Learning Academy Solar Eclipse Event to watch the partial eclipse and participate in STEM activities. The event, led by Jon Cacy,… Continue reading Advanced Learning Academy Solar Eclipse Watch Party

Dr. Melissa Alcala Announced as Assistant Superintendent of 1882 Partnerships for San Antonio ISD

The San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees confirmed Dr. Melissa Alcala as Assistant Superintendent of 1882 Partnerships. In her new role, Dr. Alcala will support choice schools within the district,… Continue reading Dr. Melissa Alcala Announced as Assistant Superintendent of 1882 Partnerships for San Antonio ISD

The Power of Team and Collaboration

Recently, I had the pleasure of traveling to Dallas and Austin to do something that warmed my heart: Listening to others from within our CAST Network.   CAST Program Director… Continue reading The Power of Team and Collaboration

CAST Student Advisory Hosts ‘Day of Service’

On October 6th, CAST’s Student Advisory met at St. Stephen’s CARE Center for a Day of Service.   St. Stephen’s CARE Center is a client-choice food pantry. Clients can shop… Continue reading CAST Student Advisory Hosts ‘Day of Service’

CAST Student Spotlight: Dominic Ruiz

For Dominic Ruiz, graduation is not the finish line. Dominic, a senior at CAST Tech High School, is an avid skateboarder and wants to apply the courses he has taken… Continue reading CAST Student Spotlight: Dominic Ruiz