Fort Worth ISD launches "Car Line Blitz" to hear directly from parents
Fort Worth ISD board members will visit 13 campuses to encourage parents to participate in a districtwide survey.
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Fort Worth ISD board members will visit 13 campuses to encourage parents to participate in a districtwide survey.
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