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State takeover considered for Fort Worth ISD

Fort Worth ISD under review for possible state takeover
Texas education officials say a decision could come this fall as Fort Worth ISD faces scrutiny over years of underperformance.
State takeover considered for Fort Worth ISD after years of poor performance
Fort Worth ISD may face a state takeover after one campus received five consecutive F ratings before closing. The Texas Education Agency is actively evaluating the situation, with a decision expected this fall.
State takeover of Fort Worth ISD looms ahead of new school year, Senator suggests replacing the school board
State takeover still on the table as Fort Worth ISD shows signs of academic progress ahead of new school year.
Texas Education Agency weighs takeover of Fort Worth ISD
The TEA commissioner said the state is watching Fort Worth ISD closely and might replace the school board.
Fort Worth ISD Forces Longer School Years As Students Fall Behind
Fort Worth ISD adds 15 campuses to a state-backed extended-year program to improve low student performance. Just 32% scored at grade level on STAAR exam.
Fort Worth ISD state takeover discussed in Texas Legislature
During a Texas Senate Education Committee hearing, lawmakers reviewed the Texas Education Agency’s concerns over Fort Worth ISD’s academic performance. TEA Commissioner Mike Morath cited ongoing district-wide struggles and a failed middle school campus,
Fort Worth ISD may drop residency rule for top administrators
Fort Worth school administrators would no longer need to live within the school district under a proposed policy aimed at bolstering recruitment.
Suspect in Fort Worth Father's Day murder arrested in California
ALAMEDA, California - A man accused of fatally shooting a teen in Fort Worth on Father's Day has been arrested in California.
Murder suspect wanted in shooting of Fort Worth teen is arrested in California
Daleshawn Hopson, the suspect in the Fort Worth shooting that killed Anthony Rangel, has been arrested in California, police ...
Allred, Veasey rallies a Fort Worth crowd over redistricting
On the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Right Act, U.S. Senate candidate Colin Allred joined Congressman Rep.
Fort Worth City Council votes to eliminate DEI programs and establish small business funding program
By ending these programs, the city will preserve $277 million in federal grants for things like public safety, utilities for ...
Man hit by truck at Fort Worth scrapyard is in critical condition, police say
A man was hospitalized in critical condition after he was hit by a truck at a scrapyard in northwest Fort Worth on Thursday ...
Texas Health Southwest to expand with new $223M patient tower in Fort Worth
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth, part of Texas Health Resources, is planning a $223 million ...
Fort Worth council moves to disband DEI programs under Trump pressure
The decision, which passed 7-4, comes amid increasing pressure to comply with new directives from President Donald Trump, who ...
With talented Aledo transfer, Fort Worth All Saints aims to go back-to-back
Senior linebacker Keyon Adkins, an Army pledge, is back after registering 107 tackles, five sacks, five forced fumbles and ...
Heads up: New bridge work at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport will impact traffic for 90 days
For the next 90 days, detours will impact three key routes: Drivers entering Terminal B from the north will continue using ...