Education stories dominated headlines this week across Tarrant County, from Fort Worth ISD’s scramble to fill classrooms after mass resignations to a Democratic Senate nominee’s push for universal childcare. Here’s a rundown of the top developments affecting students, teachers and families.

Here are key takeaways:

More than 1,026 teachers resigned, retired or otherwise separated from Fort Worth ISD by the June 26 deadline — a nearly 58% jump from last year — with almost 800 departures coming after the Texas Education Agency took over the district in March, as detailed in a Star-Telegram report on how the district filled vacancies through aggressive hiring fairs and a 5% raise for classroom teachers.Fort Worth ISD’s Board of Managers approved applying for a TEA waiver to keep hiring uncertified teachers for the next two school years, provided they complete an alternative certification program while teaching. As of July 18, the district had 308 uncertified teachers on staff for 2026-27, including 142 hired in recent months.Fort Worth ISD could not substantiate that Western Hills High School principal Shayma Alzubi violated the district’s social media policy or state law after investigating her posts, including one that explained Sharia law, court documents show. The district said safety concerns from threats of physical violence — not the substance of her speech — drove her reassignment.Tarrant County College will launch its first bachelor’s degree, in early childhood education and teaching, starting Oct. 12. The two-year program is designed for students who already hold an associate degree in a qualifying field and aims to address the region’s teacher shortage. Amelia Abeyta and Catalina Cortes, both 4 years old, water plants in the garden at their preschool, Green Space Nature Preschool, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in Fort Worth. Amelia Abeyta and Catalina Cortes, both 4 years old, water plants in the garden at their preschool, Green Space Nature Preschool, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in Fort Worth. Abigail Dollins Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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