Fort Worth ISD parents criticize state takeover leadership at tense board meeting
Fort Worth ISD parents protested the TEA state takeover at a board meeting, alleging a culture of fear, while Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata defended academic progress.
Fort Worth ISD parents protested the TEA state takeover at a board meeting, alleging a culture of fear, while Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata defended academic progress.
Fort Worth ISD parents frustrated with district leadership
It's been a month since Fort Worth ISD began its school year, but some parents still aren't happy with the district's new leadership. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.
It's been a month since Fort Worth ISD began its school year, but some parents still aren't happy with the district's new leadership. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.
Fort Worth ISD parents frustrated with new state-appointed leadership
One month into the 2026-27 school year, some Fort Worth ISD parents are still frustrated with the district's new leadership.
One month into the 2026-27 school year, some Fort Worth ISD parents are still frustrated with the district's new leadership.
Fireworks spark lockdown at Fort Worth high school
A Fort Worth ISD high school was briefly placed under lockdown on Friday after fireworks set off inside the school were mistaken for gunshots. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.
A Fort Worth ISD high school was briefly placed under lockdown on Friday after fireworks set off inside the school were mistaken for gunshots. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.
Fort Worth high school put on lockdown after fireworks set off in bathroom
A brief lockdown at a Fort Worth ISD high school was caused by fireworks being set off in a bathroom, and not gunshots as originally reported.
A brief lockdown at a Fort Worth ISD high school was caused by fireworks being set off in a bathroom, and not gunshots as originally reported.
FWISD puts classroom cameras in low performing schools
Fort Worth ISD has put web cameras in grade school classrooms in the lowest-performing schools in the district, but some families say they weren't aware of the cameras before this week. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.
Fort Worth ISD has put web cameras in grade school classrooms in the lowest-performing schools in the district, but some families say they weren't aware of the cameras before this week. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.
"We felt blindsided": Fort Worth ISD defends use of cameras in classrooms after parents raise privacy concerns
Fort Worth ISD has installed web cameras in certain classrooms at its lowest performing schools as part of a turnaround program, but some families say they weren't informed of the additions until after the school year started.
Fort Worth ISD has installed web cameras in certain classrooms at its lowest performing schools as part of a turnaround program, but some families say they weren't informed of the additions until after the school year started.
Texas school accountability ratings for 2026 released
The Texas Education Agency has released its school accountability ratings for schools across the state, and they paint an interesting picture for local districts. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
The Texas Education Agency has released its school accountability ratings for schools across the state, and they paint an interesting picture for local districts. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
Texas School Ratings: Check your school and district's 2026 grade
Texas school districts got their grades today. The Texas Education Agency released its annual A – F accountability ratings to give parents a snapshot of how their district is performing.
Texas school districts got their grades today. The Texas Education Agency released its annual A – F accountability ratings to give parents a snapshot of how their district is performing.
Gun threat causes lockdown at Fort Worth ISD high school
O.D. Wyatt High School in Fort Worth was placed on lockdown on Monday after a picture of students holding a firearm inside the school circulated on social media. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.
O.D. Wyatt High School in Fort Worth was placed on lockdown on Monday after a picture of students holding a firearm inside the school circulated on social media. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.
Five detained after posting picture of firearm near Fort Worth ISD high school
O.D. Wyatt High School in Fort Worth was placed under lockdown Monday afternoon as authorities investigated a potential firearm threat on campus.
O.D. Wyatt High School in Fort Worth was placed under lockdown Monday afternoon as authorities investigated a potential firearm threat on campus.
Fort Worth ISD starts school year fully staffed under state takeover
Fort Worth ISD students returned to class for the first day of school under a state takeover. New Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata and many parents expressed optimism for the district's future academic performance.
Fort Worth ISD students returned to class for the first day of school under a state takeover. New Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata and many parents expressed optimism for the district's future academic performance.
Fort Worth ISD starts new school year under state control
Dozens of North Texas school districts return to class for the first day of school, including Fort Worth ISD as it begins its first school year under state control.
Dozens of North Texas school districts return to class for the first day of school, including Fort Worth ISD as it begins its first school year under state control.
Dallas and Tarrant County host back-to-school events for families
The annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair and Tarrant County Back to School Roundup offer free school supplies, health screenings, and community resources to help local families prepare for the upcoming school year.
The annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair and Tarrant County Back to School Roundup offer free school supplies, health screenings, and community resources to help local families prepare for the upcoming school year.
Fort Worth ISD superintendent discusses the new year
Today, the Fort Worth Independent School District took a major step toward the goal of turning around it's academic troubles. New Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata talked about his confidence level and what it will take from teachers and parents.
Today, the Fort Worth Independent School District took a major step toward the goal of turning around it's academic troubles. New Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata talked about his confidence level and what it will take from teachers and parents.
Fort Worth ISD employees prepare for new school year under state control
Fort Worth ISD educators gathered at a convocation to prepare for the new school year and academic changes under a state-appointed board of managers and new Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata.
Fort Worth ISD educators gathered at a convocation to prepare for the new school year and academic changes under a state-appointed board of managers and new Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata.
Fort Worth ISD teachers kick off new school year at Dickies Arena convocation
More than 11,000 Fort Worth ISD teachers and staff gathered at Dickies Arena for the 2026 Convocation to usher in the new school year with energy and inspiration.
More than 11,000 Fort Worth ISD teachers and staff gathered at Dickies Arena for the 2026 Convocation to usher in the new school year with energy and inspiration.
Fort Worth ISD not required to reinstate reassigned Muslim principal, judge rules
A federal judge ruled Fort Worth ISD does not have to reinstate Shayma Alzubi to her principal role, finding her reassignment to a higher-paying district position did not harm her employment.
A federal judge ruled Fort Worth ISD does not have to reinstate Shayma Alzubi to her principal role, finding her reassignment to a higher-paying district position did not harm her employment.
Fort Worth ISD principal sues to get her job back
A longtime Fort Worth ISD educator who says she was the victim of right-wing extremists is now fighting her case in federal court. She says she was promoted to principal and then abruptly reassigned based on the internet's reaction to her Muslim faith.
A longtime Fort Worth ISD educator who says she was the victim of right-wing extremists is now fighting her case in federal court. She says she was promoted to principal and then abruptly reassigned based on the internet's reaction to her Muslim faith.
Fort Worth ISD Muslim principal sues after district removes her over past social media posts
Reassigned Western Hills High School Principal Shayma Alzubi is suing Fort Worth ISD, alleging her free speech rights were violated and the district's decision to rescind her promotion was motivated by her Muslim identity and national origin.
Reassigned Western Hills High School Principal Shayma Alzubi is suing Fort Worth ISD, alleging her free speech rights were violated and the district's decision to rescind her promotion was motivated by her Muslim identity and national origin.