Fort Worth ISD votes to close last remaining 6th grade campus
The Fort Worth Independent School District has decided to close down another one of its campuses as enrollment numbers continue to decline.
Arlington Heights High School student found with gun on campus
No one was injured in the incident and no threats were made to students or staff members, according to Fort Worth Police.
How should schools handle cell phones? North Texas districts addressing issue in different ways
Many North Texas districts have taken different approaches to restrict cell phone use.
Back to School: Fort Worth ISD among 29 districts starting school on Tuesday
There are 29 school districts starting on Tuesday, including the Fort Worth Independent School District.
Dallas, Tarrant County host annual back-to-school fairs
School districts in North Texas are preparing for students to return to the classroom soon. That includes students in Dallas and Tarrant County.
Fort Worth ISD receives EPA grant for electric school buses
The award, worth more than $6.1 million will help the district purchase 15 clean school buses.
Fort Worth ISD gives teachers a raise
Fort Worth ISD announced that teachers and other employees will be getting a raise for next school year.
Fort Worth to name official city bird
Fort Worth ISD students played a role in the choice.
Fort Worth ISD extends pre-K school day
Starting next year, pre-K will match elementary school dismissal times in Fort Worth ISD.
Here's how North Texas school districts are handling the total solar eclipse
FOX 4 took a sampling of districts large and small to see how they are approaching the eclipse. Decisions are split about whether parents can sign in as visitors or whether or not an absence to view the eclipse as a family will be excused. Here are their responses.
Fort Worth ISD to close a school campus next year
The Fort Worth Independent School District will combine two schools next year in an effort to trim its budget and adjust for declining enrollment.
Fort Worth ISD approves new abstinence-focused sex-ed curriculum
Some students protested against the new proposed curriculum Tuesday night. Supporters of the curriculum were very vocal as well.
Fort Worth ISD addresses declining enrollment, budget cuts in city council meeting
For the past 13 years, the number of Fort Worth ISD students has been decreasing. However, a higher percentage of the district’s students are from disadvantaged communities and struggling families.
Fort Worth ISD cutting 133 jobs to make up budget deficit
The district says 129 of the 133 jobs that were cut were funded through COVID relief dollars.
Fort Worth ISD will slash staff positions, but teachers will be spared
Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Angelica Ramsey confirmed classroom teachers are not part of the cuts but did not go into which departments will face cuts.
Fort Worth ISD reducing budgets, cutting staff
Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Dr. Angelica M. Ramsey said impacted employees will be told no later than Friday.
Student grocery store opens at high school in Fort Worth
A grocery store is now open at a high school in Fort Worth. It’s run by students for students. And in the process, it will help teach life skills while benefiting families in need.
Fort Worth ISD sex-ed committee meeting interrupted by graphic porn
While holding a meeting for the School Health Advisory Council, which determines sex-ed curriculum among other things, someone dialed into a Zoom call set up for the meeting and started playing pornography.
Fort Worth ISD cancels classes for elementary school due to gas leak
Fort Worth ISD is canceling classes for one of its schools Friday because of a gas leak near the campus.
School Closings: Campuses in Fort Worth, Mesquite, Plano closed; some start late on Wednesday
The schools worked feverishly in hopes of getting damaged campuses dried out and back open in time for kids to return to school on Thursday.