Fort Worth ISD will appeal state takeover
FORT WORTH, Texas – The Fort Worth Independent School District is appealing a state takeover following a 7…
TEA extends FWISD board of managers application deadline after surge of applicants
An influx of interest for the soon-to-be appointed board of managers for Fort Worth ISD pushed the Texas…
Fort Worth ISD school board votes to appeal TEA takeover
The Fort Worth ISD school board voted 7-1 Tuesday night to appeal the state’s takeover of the district. …
Trustees fighting FWISD takeover, cite need for deeper review
Fort Worth school trustees are appealing Texas’ takeover of the city’s largest district. FWISD board members voted Tuesday…
Ten Commandments displays in FWISD, Tarrant-area districts must be removed, judge orders
Several Texas school districts — including five in Tarrant County — must remove Ten Commandments displays from classrooms…
New report points to bright spots in Fort Worth schools
Although Fort Worth leaders have expressed concern about the direction of the city’s school system, there are a…
Fort Worth ISD’s new guidelines ask teachers to work from rigid scripts
In the weeks leading up to the announcement that the Texas Education Agency is taking over the Fort…
These 4 Fort Worth schools are academic bright spots, new report says
Principal Monica Ordaz and teachers at César Chávez Elementary have worked to transform their school into a place…
Fort Worth ISD teachers, parents press TEA in final takeover meeting
A packed room of Fort Worth ISD teachers, parents, and community members pressed state officials with pointed –…
Teachers question future as Texas takeover of FWISD advances
Angela Andrews wants to know whether she will teach at Dolores Huerta Elementary next year. Bradley O’Bannon wants…
Fort Worth students bridge art, community with new mural
Light reflected off a splatter of bright yellow paint on Brooklyn Williams’ face as she rested her hand…
Fort Worth ISD takeover meeting prompts pushback from parents, community
The Fort Worth Independent School District is in a crisis with regard to academic achievement, a deputy state…