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.
Fort Worth ISD reports sharp decline in schools rated F
Fort Worth ISD is showing significant academic progress across the district. According to preliminary 2024?25 A?F accountability data, the number of the district?s F-rated schools dropped by more than half and the number of A-rated schools increased significantly
North Texas students head back to school with 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.
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.
North Texas schools drop in performance ratings
Several major North Texas school districts, including Dallas, Arlington and Fort Worth, saw drops in their academic ratings from the TEA. The 2023 ratings are released following a two year legal battle.
Fort Worth ISD closes S.S. Dillow Elementary School
The 2024-25 school year will be the final one at Dillow Elementary school after the announcement of a permanent closure is disheartening for many.
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.