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CAST Schools’ former Executive Director Jeanne Russell has been named a 2026–27 Friend of Southwest ISD, recognizing her lasting contributions to students and education across San Antonio. Southwest ISD honored Russell at a recent Board Meeting, highlighting her passion for creating opportunities for young people, her role in developing impactful education programs throughout San Antonio, and her leadership as the founding Executive Director of CAST Schools. The district also

Students arriving at CAST Lead this school year were greeted by a familiar face from another era, as Ms. Hartz welcomed students dressed in historical attire—one of many ways teachers across campus brought creativity and connection into the opening days of school.

The hallways are buzzing, classrooms are coming to life, and a new year of learning is underway! This week, students returned to six CAST campuses ready for another year of learning that extends far beyond the classroom. At CAST Schools, that means students finding their voices and taking ownership of their learning. It means tackling real-world challenges through Project-Based Learning, building relationships with mentors and industry professionals, exploring careers through

CAST Schools and the Advanced Learning Academy, in partnership with the City of San Antonio, recently celebrated a significant milestone in its commitment to preparing students for an interconnected world by formally establishing a sister-school partnership with Kaohsiung Municipal Rueisiang Senior High School, a public high school in Taiwan.

Some of the most influential ideas in education don't begin in state capitols or national think tanks. They begin in classrooms, workplaces, and communities where educators and industry leaders are solving real problems together. That's exactly what the Progressive Policy Institute found when it looked across the country for examples of high-quality work-based learning—educational experiences that connect students with authentic projects, professional mentors, and real workpl