Matthew Sgroi | Fort Worth Report

Parents question ties to schools, while business leaders urge focus on results as a state-appointed board takes control of the district.

Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath selected Peter B. Licata as FWISD’s new leader. He is the district’s fourth superintendent in four years.

Pete Geren, Robert Ahdheih, Frost Prioleau lead list of new Fort Worth ISD board of managers tabbed for Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath.

The board approved Mark Ramirez’s departure as the district state takeover as the district restructures programs and staffing.

In a letter to the school community, Molinar said Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath informed her that the interview process for the district’s next leader is complete and that she will not remain as superintendent.

The stadium will be preserved. Trustees must OK any land sale, though that authority will shift to a state-appointed board under takeover.

Texas Education Agency officials won’t release board applicants’ names, worrying FWISD parents facing uncertainty over kids’ schools.

Texas law requires most managers appointed by the education commissioner to reside in the district.

Administrators stress that Texas students already have broad religious rights as schools face a March 1 vote deadline.

The court's order removes the final barrier to Texas leaders installing a board of managers and superintendent at FWISD.

Students across Fort Worth and Hurst walked out, saying immigration enforcement has put their families and communities on edge.

Fort Worth ISD wants an in-depth review of Education Commissioner Mike Morath’s decision to take control of its schools.