FWISD board approves campus closure, staff cuts
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Fort Worth ISD's new leadership is moving forward with a plan to close a school dedicated to serving immigrant and refugee students. Here's what we know.

FWISD board to vote on staff cuts, school closures
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The newly appointed school board in Fort Worth ISD will outline the specifics of a plan that would put teachers' jobs at risk.

Fort Worth ISD teacher pay raises approved for next school year

Fort Worth ISD is implementing a 5% pay hike for most classroom teachers to improve educator recruitment and retention following the state-appointed board's recent restructuring.

15-year-old Fort Worth ISD student killed in drive-by shooting

Fort Worth police are investigating a drive-by shooting on Glenbrook Lane that killed 15-year-old South Hills High School student Prince Washington early Thursday morning.

New Fort Worth ISD leadership speaks with public for first time
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For the first time since being appointed by the Texas Education Agency last week, the Fort Worth ISD superintendent and board heard from the public at a school board meeting on Tuesday. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.

New Fort Worth ISD superintendent, school board address public for first time

For the first time since being appointed by TEA last week, the new superintendent of Fort Worth ISD addressed the public at a school board meeting.

TEA names new FWISD superintendent, board of managers
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The Texas Education Agency named a new superintendent for Fort Worth ISD after the district was taken over by the state last year. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.

TEA names new superintendent, Fort Worth ISD Board of Managers in state takeover

Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath appointed Peter Licata and a nine-member Board of Managers Tuesday to lead Fort Worth ISD through a state takeover.

FWISD names new superintendent after state takeover
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The TEA has released the names of nine board members who will lead Fort Worth ISD through a state takeover.

Superintendents are leaving in these 5 North Texas school districts

Superintendents in five North Texas school districts — Lake Worth, Prosper, Irving, Fort Worth, and DeSoto — have announced their retirements or have been replaced within the past month.

Over 160,000 Texas students apply for new Texas school voucher program

Many students have applied for the new Texas school voucher program, but some question whether the program will benefit low-income families after seeing early application statistics.

Fort Worth declines to adopt Texas resolution on school prayer
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Fort Worth ISD officials voted Tuesday to reject a new policy to add designated prayer time in schools, following a state mandate. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.

Fort Worth ISD rejects motion on prayer in schools

School board members in the Fort Worth Independent School District will vote on Tuesday on a new policy that would add time for prayer in public schools.

DFW-area schools, districts earn spots on 2025 Texas Honor Roll

The 2025 Texas Honor Roll recognizes the top 15% of the state's schools and districts for high academic achievement and success in closing gaps for economically disadvantaged students.

Most North Texas school districts reopening Friday as ice melts
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After four days of closures due to the effects of the Texas winter storm, many North Texas school districts will reopen on Friday. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more on how it took a group effort in smaller areas to get schools ready for reopening.

Some school districts reopen, many still closed from winter storm
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The first set of North Texas school districts announced plans to reopen Thursday, while many remained closed due to icy secondary roads. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

Several North Texas schools targeted in social media threat flagged by FBI

North Texas school districts and law enforcement are increasing security and investigating a series of social media threats that officials currently believe are non-credible and intended to incite fear.