North Texas students head back to school with big changes
It's the first day of school for more than 20 districts across North Texas! Teachers and students are navigating the new academic year, which brings significant changes and some new challenges.
Texas students face major changes as new education laws take effect
New Texas education laws banning cell phones and requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms are among the changes now in effect for the upcoming school year.
Fort Worth ISD adopts new cellphone policy | What you need to know
The Fort Worth Independent School District has a new cellphone policy with a range of consequences for students who violate it. Here are the changes parents and students need to know about.
Fort Worth ISD reports 2025 STAAR results, prioritizes literacy in ongoing overhaul
Fort Worth ISD's preliminary 2025 STAAR results show encouraging gains in reading and other subjects, prompting the district to further focus on literacy and curriculum improvements.
Fort Worth ISD votes to close 18 schools over the next 5 years
Fort Worth ISD trustees voted unanimously on Tuesday night to close 18 Fort schools despite two hours of public comment from concerned parents.
Fort Worth ISD school closures: These 18 campuses are on the list
If the plan is approved, Fort Worth ISD's school closures will begin at the end of this school year and continue through June 2029.
Fort Worth ISD student, 8, dropped off far from home; district blames bus driver shortage
A young Fort Worth ISD student is getting past a frightening ordeal involving an incident stemming from ongoing school bus issues.
TEA warns Fort Worth ISD of potential school district takeover
The Texas Education Agency is warning Fort Worth ISD that it is at risk of a potential state takeover. This comes after the 2023 school accountability ratings were released a few weeks ago.
Fort Worth ISD to close Dillow Elementary School
The Fort Worth Independent School District is closing the doors of one of its historic elementary schools.
Fort Worth ISD teacher surprised with HEB award for excellence in education
A North Texas educator was surprised in her classroom with a cash award as H-E-B's way of recognizing her for excellence in education.
Fort Worth ISD welcomes newest class of teachers amid literacy-focused overhaul
One day after Fort Worth ISD approved changes to improve student reading scores, administrators welcomed the newest class of teachers.
Fort Worth ISD baseball coach arrested for improper relationship at former school
A Fort Worth ISD employee was arrested earlier this week for allegedly having an improper relationship with a 15-year-old student at his former school.
Fort Worth ISD permanently hires Karen Molinar as superintendent
The Fort Worth Independent School District’s board of trustees will formally vote on Tuesday to hire Karen Molinar as the new superintendent.
Parents pack first community meeting discussing Fort Worth ISD school closures
The district hosted the first in a series of community meetings Monday night. It was the first chance for families and parents to hear directly from the district about its goals for the next 5, 10 and even 15 years.
Body found on Fort Worth ISD elementary school grounds
A body was found on the school grounds of Fort Worth ISD's Dolores Huerta elementary school on Friday morning.
Fort Worth ISD tries to ease parents' concerns amid talks about school closures
Parents and families from three Fort Worth ISD schools packed the pews at the Arlington Heights Methodist Church Wednesday night to hear what the future of Fort Worth ISD could look like.
School closings: Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD make decision on Wednesday classes
The largest school districts have already announced plans to hold classes as normal on Wednesday, but some more rural schools have announced delays and closings.