TEA visits Fort Worth ISD as possible state takeover looms
The TEA made its long-awaited visit to FWISD on Thursday as the school district faces a potential state takeover.
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The TEA made its long-awaited visit to FWISD on Thursday as the school district faces a potential state takeover.
The Texas Education Agency is making its long-awaited visit to Fort Worth ISD on Thursday as the school district faces a potential state takeover.
The head of the Texas Education Agency is visiting Dallas Friday morning as 2024-2025 A-F ratings for Texas schools were released.
While eyes are on Fort Worth ISD amidst a potential state takeover, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath will be visiting Dallas ISD as part of a statewide A-F accountability tour.
Fort Worth ISD has improved test scores, preliminary results say. The number of failing schools was cut in half.
"It's palpable the difference that you feel when you walk through a campus today than a year ago," said Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker.
Superintendent Karen Molinar said the school district has taken bold actions for this school year.
Fort Worth ISD students returned to the classroom on Aug. 12. Lacey Beasley spoke with educators and FWIDSD officials to see how they prepared.
The TEA commissioner said the state is watching Fort Worth ISD closely and might replace the school board.
As the Texas Education Agency continues to evaluate the Fort Worth ISD, Texas State Sen. Phil King said if the decision were his and a decision had to be made today, he would replace the school board.
As the final countdown to the start of the school year begins, in districts throughout North Texas, there's an unspoken reality: there are thousands of kids and their families who don't have legal status.
When the school year starts, in districts across the state, students won't be able to use cellphones or certain other electronics during the school day due to a new law that leaves a lot of the details up to individual schools and school districts.
Fort Worth ISD is set to discuss an updated cellphone ban policy to align with the new state law.
The district has faced increased scrutiny in recent months.
The closures, which primarily impact elementary campuses, are part of Fort Worth ISD's broader Facilities Master Plan.
Fort Worth police and firefighters responded to a stabbing call late Thursday morning at South Hills Elementary School.
Fort Worth ISD's Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved a sweeping plan to close 14 additional campuses over the next four years, bringing the total number of closures to 18.
The Fort Worth ISD school board is set to vote on closing 18 campuses.
Mayor Parker discusses her concerns for Fort Worth ISD's performances and managing a growing city.
The district plans to present its finalized list of closures to the Board of Trustees during a special meeting Tuesday.
Tuesday night, Fort Worth ISD's Board of Education learned new details about a proposal to close 18 schools over the next four years in response to a $17 million budget deficit and steadily declining student enrollment.
The majority of the campuses slated for closure are elementary schools.
The Fort Worth Independent School District has finalized a proposal to close 18 schools over the next four years in response to a $17 million budget deficit and steadily declining student enrollment, according to documents.
The TEA told the state it could take over managing the school district or close one school that has failed five consecutive years.
Fort Worth ISD says it is taking steps to prevent this from happening again.
