Jacob Sanchez | Fort Worth Report
Enterprise ReporterJacob Sanchez is an enterprise reporter for the Fort Worth Report. His work has appeared in the Temple Daily Telegram, The Texas Tribune and the Texas Observer. He is a graduate of St. Edward’s University. Contact him at jacob.sanchez@fortworthreport.org or via Twitter.
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The U.S. Department of Education launched an investigation into Fort Worth ISD over a complaint that alleges the district has not provided equal opportunities for girls’ sports participation.
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Nolan Catholic High School rescinded a lifetime achievement nomination for an alumna over her public support of abortion and LGBTQ+ rights.
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Trustee Wallace Bridges knows difficult conversations are ahead for Fort Worth ISD as administrators determine which schools need to close.Enrollment declines have been too steep, and now the district is taking action, he said.
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Read Fort Worth is trying to go bigger. The organization’s work is now part of a regional collaboration between Tarrant County school districts called the Rev Partnership.
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Fort Worth ISD is expected to take its first step toward closing schools as enrollment declines.
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The Fort Worth school board on Aug. 22 approved a resolution convening a committee called the School Health Advisory Council to review sex education instructional materials. The vote was unanimous.
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Trustees approved a property tax lower than the district’s proposed rate. Most of the cuts were because of the Texas Legislature.
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Fixing the broken child care industry will require a significant increase in public funding, according to Tarrant County leaders.
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Fort Worth mother Amanda Schulte Tacke’s $1,200 budget wasn’t enough for high-quality child care.
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Principal Channa Barrett often is asked how her campus, Jacquet Middle School, is doing.
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Structure and consistency help students in AB Christian Learning Center’s Freedom School improve their reading skills.
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Camille Rodriguez plans to keep the Fort Worth school board focused on improving student achievement.