The current debate on school choice misses the point – especially for high school students. I am a huge proponent of school choice. Choice is important for parents. But… Continue reading Choice is for Students
The goal of Speed Interviews is to connect students with experts in the field. From these connections and conversations, students feel seen and heard. More importantly, they gain confidence as… Continue reading CAST Schools San Antonio Civics Fair Speed Interviewing
3rd – 12th grade students and teachers are invited to join us for our community launch to learn more about this year’s civics fair: Keynote Speaker: Dr. Lyssa Ochoa, The… Continue reading CAST Schools San Antonio Civics Fair Community Launch
UP Partnership’s youth voice network, Our Tomorrow, has given 11 youth-led groups from Southwest, East Central, San Antonio Independent School Districts and the Center For Young Minds grants worth a… Continue reading UP Partnership network gives thousands of dollars to high school students for youth-led projects
The CAST Schools Network Student Advisory invites you, “Discover Your Passion,” at San Antonio’s premiere YOUTH RALLY! Created by CAST students for CAST students, the youth rally aims to inspire… Continue reading CAST Schools Youth Rally 2022
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… Continue reading CAST Schools Speak Up Speak Out Civics Fair Winners Announced
By: Jeanne Russell, CAST Schools Executive Director When CAST Schools were conceived of by business leaders, superintendents, and civic leaders in 2016, the reasoning was simple: 1) Local industry lacked… Continue reading Why CAST Schools?
The 4th Annual CAST Schools Speak Up! Speak Out! Regional Civics Fair kicked off virtually in partnership with the University of Texas at Austin Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life, the… Continue reading CAST Schools Launches 4th Annual Speak Up! Speak Out! Regional Civics Fair
Raise Your Hand Texas recently featured the Advanced Learning Academy and CAST Tech Theatre production company. Throughout the pandemic, theater teachers, Ms. Amy Stengel and Mr. Nico Champion, and their… Continue reading The Show Must Go On: Persisting in a Pandemic
Kailey Cazares, a junior at CAST Med, joined Inga Cotton and San Antonio Charter Moms to share about her experiences as a student and offer advice to families who are… Continue reading CAST MED HIGH SCHOOL IS HELPING KAILEY CAZARES REACH HER GOALS
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