{"id":402637,"date":"2026-08-10T15:24:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T15:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/402637\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T15:24:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T15:24:11","slug":"fort-worth-isd-starts-school-year-fully-staffed-under-state-takeover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/402637\/","title":{"rendered":"Fort Worth ISD starts school year fully staffed under state takeover"},"content":{"rendered":"

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FORT WORTH, Texas – Thousands of students are back in the classroom in the Fort Worth Independent School District. Parents that FOX 4 spoke to said they are cautiously optimistic about the first year under a state takeover.<\/p>\n

Fort Worth ISD First Day of School <\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

Students are back in class in a district that is facing some challenges.<\/p>\n

The Texas Education Agency took over in March after concerns about students\u2019 academic performance districtwide. A new superintendent was named, along with a state-appointed board of managers.<\/p>\n

The new leadership is not permanent, though. The goal is to boost student achievement so that the district can go back to local control.<\/p>\n

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What they’re saying:<\/p>\n

New Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata addressed the state takeover on Monday morning. He said he\u2019s confident the district will turn around.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Several parents that FOX 4 spoke to said they are waiting to see what happens.<\/p>\n

“Of course, all I heard was the more negative side of it. But like I mentioned earlier, we\u2019re just going to see how it works out, you know?” said Marlene Hutchins, a parent.<\/p>\n

“My oldest kid is autistic, so to have a teacher for all of his needs is pretty good. I know it\u2019s been interesting the last couple of years. That hasn\u2019t always been the case. And seeing since the state took over, there\u2019s been a lot of teacher vacancies. So, it\u2019s pretty nice that Fort Worth doesn\u2019t have any,” added Sebastian Howard, another parent.<\/p>\n

Superintendent Licata confirmed that even though there were about 1,000 staff members who left immediately after the state took over, the district is fully staffed for the first day.<\/p>\n

He added that it is an unprecedented accomplishment since usually the district has about 200 vacancies at the beginning of each year.<\/p>\n

“I think the teachers are great, and I think we need to be more cognizant that they are the staple of the school system,” a parent said.<\/p>\n

Share Your Photos <\/p>\n

FOX 4 wants to see your first day of school photos. Share pictures, and you may see your student featured on television.<\/p>\n

The Source: The information in this story comes from interviews with Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Peter Licata, as well as parents. Other details are from past news coverage.<\/p>\n

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