CAST Network Represents at Innovation Action Summit

This week, CAST had the absolute privilege to be featured in multiple ways at the national Empower Schools Innovation School Action Summit held at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, starting off by hosting a school visit at our flagship school, CAST Tech. Students led table discussions with visiting leaders about the CAST pillars, guided school tours,… Continue reading CAST Network Represents at Innovation Action Summit

CAST Alumni Guide: FAFSA 101

Thinking of going back to school? Applying to college for the first time? Filling out your application for Federal Student Aid is one of the first steps in determining your financial plan to pay for your education. Download the guide now to get started! CAST Alumni Guide: FAFSA 101

CAST Alumni Guide: Interview Tips and Checklist

Recently accepted an interview? Congratulations! Many questions are probably running through your head as you prepare for this important opportunity. This CAST Alumni Guide features interview tips as well as a checklist to make sure you don’t miss anything during your interview prep. Download the guide now and start prepping for that interview! CAST Alumni… Continue reading CAST Alumni Guide: Interview Tips and Checklist

CAST Alumni Guide: How to: Create A LinkedIn Profile

LinkedIn is a website dedicated to making professional networking and growth accessible. All you need to get started is a device to access LinkedIn, your resume, and this CAST Alumni Guide! Download now to start building your LinkedIn page! CAST Alumni Guide_Creating a LinkedIn Page_2025

CAST Alumni Guide: Resume 101

Whether you are refreshing your resume, starting from scratch, or anywhere in between, The CAST Alumni Network is here to support you as you work on resume. Download the exclusive CAST Alumni Resume Guide below now! CAST Alumni Guide_Resume 101_2025

CAST Alumni Spotlight: Alex Bazan

Alex Bazan, CAST Tech ‘23 has been pursuing a degree in Design at UT Austin. At UT, Alex supports fellow first-generation college students as a resident assistant. Additionally, Alex enjoys biking across Austin, working in the woodshop, and volunteering.    Recently, Alex landed a Product Design Internship with Microsoft which he will complete this upcoming… Continue reading CAST Alumni Spotlight: Alex Bazan

CAST Attends SXSW EDU Conference

The past week, CAST Schools has had the good fortune to have six members of our team, including one assistant principal, experience SXSW EDU, a national conference in Austin where educators come to pitch innovative ideas and approaches. We’ve attended presentations on topics including youth voice and agency, new ways to measure student success (beyond… Continue reading CAST Attends SXSW EDU Conference

CAST Teach Hosts PBL Presentations

If you want to hear young people’s ideas about how we make our community better, and you haven’t been to a CAST student presentation of learning, you need to get yourself to one right now!   Over the past 2 weeks, I had the chance to visit CAST Teach twice, first for the 9th grade… Continue reading CAST Teach Hosts PBL Presentations

Building Tomorrow’s Leaders through CAST Schools

On Monday morning, CAST Tech senior Cesar Huerta led a group of more than 30 business leaders from New Mexico through his school, sharing a bit about his experience along the way.   When he first enrolled at CAST Tech High School as a freshman, Cesar said, he didn’t actually want to go there, nor… Continue reading Building Tomorrow’s Leaders through CAST Schools

Moody Foundation Announces 20-Year, $1 Billion Commitment to Education

Last year, the Galveston-based Moody Foundation announced it was placing a big bet on education when it announced a 20-year, $1 billion commitment focused on early childhood education and postsecondary success. As a nonprofit committed to advancing college AND career success for its students, and catalyzing similar results in its partner school districts, CAST Schools… Continue reading Moody Foundation Announces 20-Year, $1 Billion Commitment to Education