Fort Worth ISD will appeal state takeover
The Fort Worth Independent School District is appealing a state takeover following a 7 to 1 school board vote.
TEA announces plans to takeover Fort Worth ISD
This evening, a representative for the agency gave a timeline of when the elected board of trustees will be replaced by an appointed board of managers. It also appointed a conservator to oversee the takeover. Parents expressed concerns over the takeover in a community meeting this evening.
TEA names conservator to lead FWISD turnaround plan
The Texas Education Agency has named a former teacher and New Mexico state education secretary to oversee Fort Worth ISD in the wake of its state takeover after the district had several schools that were “academically unacceptable for many years in a row."
Texas Education Agency names conservator to oversee Fort Worth ISD
The Texas Education Agency has named a former teacher and New Mexico state education secretary to oversee Fort Worth ISD in the wake of its state takeover after the district had several schools that were “academically unacceptable for many years in a row."
Fort Worth ISD teachers are worried about state takeover
Teachers in the Fort Worth Independent School District are waiting to see what changes will occur once the district is taken over by the Texas Education Agency.
Board meets with TEA officials for the 1st time as state takes over Fort Worth ISD
The Texas Education Agency is taking over Fort Worth ISD after the district failed to meet state accountability standards, prompting the school board to prepare for its first meeting with state officials this week before being replaced by a state-appointed board of managers.
Fort Worth leaders and parents react to school district takeover
There have been a variety of reactions to the Texas Education Agency announcing Thursday morning that it intends to take control of the Fort Worth Independent School District due to the district’s overall performance.
Texas Education Agency takes over Fort Worth ISD
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is officially taking over the Fort Worth ISD school district, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath told FOX 4 on Thursday.
FWISD board approves Bible-based curriculum while planning major changes for 7 schools
Fort Worth ISD is converting seven schools into a "resource campus" model and approved a new curriculum with Christian themes, despite some public opposition.
Fort Worth ISD’s low-performing schools face aggressive reorganization
The Fort Worth Independent School District’s superintendent is planning to take bold, urgent action to revitalize six low-performing schools. Here's what that means.
6 FWISD schools tapped for state-led turnaround effort
Fort Worth ISD will be implementing the Texas Education Agency's Resource Campus Model at six struggling schools, a move designed to overhaul academic and operational systems to improve student outcomes.
Fort Worth HS band director assaulted by group of young suspects
An educator at Fort Worth's Southwest High School was ambushed and assaulted by three people after he confronted them for climbing a tower and stealing his phone.
Texas' top education leader visits Fort Worth ISD in midst of looming takeover
The Texas Education Agency Commissioner toured Fort Worth ISD schools on Thursday as he considers whether the state should take over the district.
Texas School Ratings: Check your school and district's 2025 grade
The Texas Education Agency released its latest school accountability ratings on Friday morning to help parents understand how well their schools are preparing students for success in the classroom and beyond. Did your child’s school make the grade?
Fort Worth ISD expects fewer F-rated campuses in new TEA ratings
Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Dr. Karen Molinar has a message for parents on the eve of the release of the state’s accountability ratings.
Fort Worth ISD has a new report card. Will it prevent a Texas takeover?
One year after 31 campuses in Fort Worth ISD received a failure rating, new ratings bring that number down to 11. The state has yet to decide if it's enough to stop them from stepping in.
