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 schools face aggressive reorganization
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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.

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 young suspects
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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.

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 higher rated campuses in ratings
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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 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.

Fort Worth ISD reports sharp decline in schools rated F
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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
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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.