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.

Fort Worth ISD Board to discuss next steps in state takeover

Fort Worth ISD board members are meeting tonight to address the impending state takeover triggered by years of failing performance at a single campus.

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
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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
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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.