Fort Worth ISD

A Fort Worth ISD teacher spoke to the Texas House Committee on Public Education Monday on the impact TEA has on her district.

Texas-appointed district leaders say Fort Worth ISD has long needed an overhaul. But parents and community members say it shouldn’t impact kids.

The board of managers will vote Tuesday on a staff reduction as part of an overhaul of Fort Worth ISD.

Tonight the Fort Worth ISD school board will decide on whether to close a school and lay off staff.

The Fort Worth ISD board of managers will consider backing the program change at their April 28 meeting.

Staff learned late Friday. Families were called to a meeting as Fort Worth ISD weighs closing a decades-old newcomer campus.

Superintendent Peter Licata said the raise will be automatic for Fort Worth ISD teachers in the 2026-27 school year.

Fort Worth ISD teachers and staff affected by the reduction in force can apply for other jobs within the district.

Two proposals are in. Leaders say land sales, preservation and next steps remain under review.

Family remembers a father, mentor and “Paw Paw” whose quiet acts of service shaped lives far beyond Fort Worth classrooms.

Fort Worth residents raised transparency concerns as new leaders said the move allows flexibility during the district’s transition.

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