Q&A: What are next steps with the FWISD state takeover?
A new phase of governance starts this week in the Fort Worth Independent School District, as a state…
FWISD sees more leadership changes as state takeover begins
The new superintendent of the Fort Worth Independent School District, Peter Licata, is making tweaks to the district’s…
Dr. T.A. Sims, the longest-serving Fort Worth ISD Board member, dies, family says
Dr. Theophlous Aron Sims, Sr., has died, according to a statement shared by his family. They said Dr.…
Fact brief: Does FWISD’s new leader have a Texas superintendent certification?
by Ismael M. Belkoura, Fort Worth Report March 25, 2026 No. State-appointed Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Peter B.…
Who runs FWISD now? Records show most new leaders reside in affluent areas
by Jacob Sanchez, Fort Worth Report March 25, 2026 A majority of Fort Worth ISD’s new state-appointed managers…
Mayor Mattie Parker Comments On Fort Worth ISD’s Failing Schools Reality
After the Texas Education Agency appointed new leadership for Fort Worth ISD, Mayor Mattie Parker outlined the district’s…
New FWISD leaders share changes to district amid state takeover
The new, state-appointed superintendent of the Fort Worth Independent School District — alongside other district and city leaders…
Fort Worth leaders rally behind new superintendent
Fort Worth leaders are largely throwing their support behind Fort Worth Superintendent Peter Licata, who was appointed to…
Fort Worth reacts to new FWISD leaders with hope, skepticism and calls for accountability
by Matthew Sgroi and Scott Nishimura, Fort Worth Report March 24, 2026 As Fort Worth’s new state-appointed school…
State-appointed board has chance to fix Fort Worth schools
Anyone could quibble with the Fort Worth school district leadership team that the Texas Education Agency unveiled Tuesday.…
How were the new FWISD superintendent, board chosen by TEA?
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath shared details on Tuesday about the qualities he sought in new state-appointed leaders…
TEA announces new leadership for Fort Worth ISD
Peter Licata, a former school superintendent in Florida, will be the new leader of Fort Worth ISD during…