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Joy Zabala Fellows in AT & AEM Named for 2022–2023
The Fellows will collaborate to develop, enhance, and disseminate assistive technology and accessible educational materials-focused practices designed to widen educational opportunities for struggling students.Friday, July 1, 2022

Tribute to an Early Champion of Universal Design for Learning
With deep heartache, we grieve the loss of our longtime friend, mentor, and collaborator Dr. Tom Hehir. CAST is deeply honored to have been one of the many organizations inspired and impacted by Tom’s work.Friday, June 24, 2022

CAST Research to Improve Secondary Mathematics Outcomes Expands with New Grant
The study aims to demonstrate improvements in math instruction, engagement, and outcomes through a holistic approach to supporting social-emotional, cognitive, and academic skills in general education classrooms.Friday, February 18, 2022
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Article
CAST's Cynthia Curry on supporting accessibility for all learners
From McGraw Hill, CAST Director of Technical Assistance, Cynthia Curry, describes what drives her work.
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Podcast
UDL Research in 15 Minutes: Tara Courchaine
On Loui Lord Nelson's podcast, Tara Courchaine, the Chief Research and Development Officer at CAST, shares two programs that directly support classroom educators: The Accessible Educational Materials Center (the AEM Center) and the Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems (CITES).
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Article
Women Of The C-Suite: Lindsay Jones Of CAST On The Five Things You Need To Succeed As A Senior Executive
In this Women of the C-Suite interview with Sara Connell, learn about what drives CAST CEO LIndsay Jones and her advice for other women in leadership.
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Article
Inclusive strategies in CTE courses improve student engagement
In this article from K–12 Dive, author Kara Arundel speaks to CAST Educational Research Scientist Amanda Bastoni and CTE educators about how UDL implementation is a natural fit with CTE programs.
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Podcast
Re-imagine The User
In this podcast interview from Kevin Hogan at The Hogan Report (THR), CAST CEO Lindsay Jones shares her "cocktail party" definition of UDL and talks about how we all need to expand our minds when it comes to desigining student instruction.
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Video
10 Minutes with Barb & Ron
Barb Gentille Green and Ron Rogers celebrated their 50th episode by interviewing CAST CEO Lindsay Jones. Find out what drew Lindsay to CAST, some common barriers she finds in education, and how UDL can address those barriers.
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Article
5 Ways CTE Incorporates Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
In this article from Tech & Learning, author Erik Ofgang discusses with CAST Educational Research Scientist Amanda Bastoni and CAST Technical Assistance Specialist Luis Pérez how UDL is often inherently employed by CTE instructors in their classrooms, offering lessons for all educators.