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A takeover is an intervention by the Texas Education Agency commissioner who replaces an elected school board with a slate of appointed members.

Fort Worth’s local and state leaders said they want transparency and accountability as the state takes control of the school district.

Texas launched its second-largest public school intervention after years of struggling academics.

Fifth grader Jesus Cruz squinted at an image of a spiral galaxy, his voice rising just enough to catch the visitor’s ear.

The complaints are being reviewed by the Texas Education Agency, but some firings and suspensions have already occurred independently at Texas schools throughout the state.

More than 30 people attended a town hall hosted by Leonard’s group, Families Organized and Resisting Takeover, or FORT, Thursday evening at Greater St. Stephen First Church. The group’s leaders detailed their plans for the next 60 to 90 days — or until Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath announces his decision for FWISD.

Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Karen Molinar made clear Tuesday that students can’t afford to wait for the state to decide the district’s fate, even as Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath plans to visit Thursday.

The Texas Education Agency commissioner intervenes and replaces an elected school board with a slate of appointed members when a takeover occurs.

Fort Worth ISD’s grades on how well its educating students show what leaders have stressed in recent weeks — the district is improving.

Fort Worth ISD leaders see academic progress in preliminary A-F school accountability grades. TEA will release ratings Aug. 15.

Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath wants the least disruptive decision possible as he considers a potential takeover of Fort Worth schools, he explained to state lawmakers Wednesday.

The proposal revives a failed effort from earlier this year and responds to years of legal fights over accountability.