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CAST Imagine Redefines the Middle School Experience

San Antonio ISD and CAST Schools launch CAST Imagine Middle School   March 6, 2024 – San Antonio ISD, in partnership with CAST Schools, announced the launch of CAST Imagine Middle School at a community celebration at CAST Med High School March 6. Opening its doors in August 2024, CAST Imagine will be co-located at… Continue reading CAST Imagine Redefines the Middle School Experience

CAST Tech’s CAST Ink Recognized at Speak Up Speak Out State Civics Fair

A little over a month ago, you may remember our story about CAST Ink, CAST Tech‘s new, student-led newspaper. The organization was created for this year’s PBL, as they looked to leave their legacy through their stories. Newspaper organizations had been pitched to CAST Tech administrators before, but several roadblocks usually prevented things from moving… Continue reading CAST Tech’s CAST Ink Recognized at Speak Up Speak Out State Civics Fair

ALA Wonder Workshop PBL: A Loose Parts Showcase

On Tuesday, K-3 students of the Advanced Learning Academy were able to showcase their Wonder Workshop PBL, with this semester focusing on “A Loose Parts Showcase”. Loose parts play utilizes everyday materials and objects you already have in your classroom like beads, pipe cleaners, and wooden blocks. The ALA draws inspiration from Antoinette Portis’ book… Continue reading ALA Wonder Workshop PBL: A Loose Parts Showcase

Thank You to This Year’s Hiring Fair Employers!

Every year, CAST Schools hosts a Senior Hiring Fair in order to provide internship/career opportunities to seniors across the CAST network. The hiring fair allows CAST seniors to network with industry potential and make connections that will lead beyond the classroom. Ahead of this year’s Senior Hiring Fair, CAST Schools would like to thank the… Continue reading Thank You to This Year’s Hiring Fair Employers!

CAST Med Spends the Week at the H. E. Butt Foundation Camp

From Wednesday through Friday, CAST Med High School was able to take a break from their usual workload inside the classroom and spend some time outdoors thanks to the H. E. Butt Foundation Camp. CAST Med makes this trip with its student body annually, and the students look forward to the hiking, kayaking, and volleyball… Continue reading CAST Med Spends the Week at the H. E. Butt Foundation Camp

CAST Schools Announced as one of the Winners of Round Three of the Catalyze Challenge

February 29, 2024 — Catalyze today announced the winners of round three of the Catalyze Challenge. In total, 15 organizations will receive $3.3 million to pilot innovative career-connected learning initiatives. These grants focus on increasing learner agency and employer-learner engagement and are expected to positively impact more than 25,000 learners ages 11 to 22 through… Continue reading CAST Schools Announced as one of the Winners of Round Three of the Catalyze Challenge

If You Want to Know What is Happening in Schools, Ask the Students

At CAST, we often say a core value is: “if you want to know what is happening in schools, ask the students.”   Since inception, our many industry partners have reminded us that successful businesses always listen to their customers. We also hold a deep-seated respect for young people and the contributions they are ready… Continue reading If You Want to Know What is Happening in Schools, Ask the Students

CAST Med Students Participate in Clinical Rotations at Mission Trail Baptist Hospital

Earlier this week, students from CAST Med High School were able to participate in clinical rotations at Mission Trail Baptist Hospital. Student participation ranged across the ICU, NICU, Environmental Services, Plant Operations and Security. Students engaged in hands-on learning and were able to have their questions answered by trained professionals at the hospital. By incorporating… Continue reading CAST Med Students Participate in Clinical Rotations at Mission Trail Baptist Hospital

JCB Visits CAST STEM for New Campus Tour

On Tuesday, CAST STEM High School was able to give tours to JCB, a local construction equipment manufacturer. The tour, which was spearheaded by two of CAST STEM’s very own students, allowed JCB to explore the school’s new campus located at Palo Alto College, and examine how CAST STEM prepares its students for positions in… Continue reading JCB Visits CAST STEM for New Campus Tour

CAST Lead Visits H-E-B Digital in Austin

On Friday, CAST Lead students took a trip to Austin to visit H-E-B Digital, H-E-B’s recent shift to online marketplaces. The purpose of the trip was to provide CAST Lead students with an idea of the different opportunities they could explore thanks to their current skills and coursework. The trip was orchestrated by CAST Board… Continue reading CAST Lead Visits H-E-B Digital in Austin

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