Mike Morath

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.

Research questions long-term gains from Texas’ school interventions. However, some Fort Worth leaders point to Houston as proof they can work.

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.

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

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

The appointment is effective immediately. Texas education commissioner Mike Morath has not announced who will lead the district or serve on its board of managers.

The education commissioner attributed the takeover of the district to academic and governance issues that lingered unaddressed “for too long.”

The meeting happened days before Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pledged $1 million to help establish chapters of the conservative student group on every Texas college and high school campus.

The state's largest school district, Houston ISD, was taken over in 2023. It may offer a glimpse at Fort Worth's future.

If a takeover occurs, the state will strip Fort Worth's nine locally elected trustees of their decision-making authority. Morath would appoint a board of managers.