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The move comes as the state’s education agency unveils a new enforcement role to oversee investigations into alleged misconduct by Texas teachers.

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

Trustees say the committee turns an informal process into a formal, annual review tied to compensation, market data and district goals.

Lake Worth ISD chief Mark Ramirez says he’s disappointed not to be a candidate for the job he now holds as Texas takes control of the district.

An influx of interest for the soon-to-be appointed board of managers for Fort Worth ISD pushed the Texas Education Agency to extend its application deadline.

The law requires school employees to use names and pronouns that conform to students’ sex at birth.

Fort Worth ISD’s elected trustees are appealing TEA’s decision to take control of the 67,500-student district.

School district leaders said the state’s increasing reliance on takeovers to improve academic performance threatens local control. The emergence of private school vouchers could pose another challenge.

Some advisers have criticized diversity efforts, questioned the historical contributions of people of color, and promoted debunked beliefs.

Both are educators who voiced their concerns about Texas taking control of FWISD during a forum Thursday evening. More than 150 people attended the meeting at the District Service Center to hear from Texas Education Agency officials about the next steps for the takeover of the city’s largest school district.

During a public hearing Tuesday, Denton ISD presented its targeted improvement and turnaround plans for six underperforming elementary schools. The school board approved the plans, putting the affected campuses on track for improved student outcomes.

As a lifelong resident and a Fort Worth ISD teacher and counselor, Manuel Gaona’s seen the city’s schools change — but in his view, not enough.