Houston takeover offers lessons — and warnings — for Fort Worth ISD
by Matthew Sgroi and Jacob Sanchez, Fort Worth Report January 27, 2026 Paul Laurence Dunbar High School teacher…
FWISD’s last-ditch effort to ward off Texas takeover hinges on one question
by Jacob Sanchez and Matthew Sgroi, Fort Worth Report January 22, 2026 Fort Worth ISD’s fight against Texas…
Lake Worth ISD chief won’t remain superintendent after Texas takeover of district’s schools
by Jacob Sanchez, Fort Worth Report December 12, 2025 Superintendent Mark Ramirez will not remain the leader of…
TEA extends FWISD board of managers application deadline after surge of applicants
An influx of interest for the soon-to-be appointed board of managers for Fort Worth ISD pushed the Texas…
Trustees fighting FWISD takeover, cite need for deeper review
Fort Worth school trustees are appealing Texas’ takeover of the city’s largest district. FWISD board members voted Tuesday…
Texas appoints FWISD conservator to oversee transition to state control
A former middle school teacher who served as New Mexico’s secretary of education will oversee Fort Worth ISD…
As takeover ramps up, FWISD trustees meet with Texas education leader in Austin
Fort Worth school leaders met privately in Austin with state officials a week after Texas took control of…
Teachers, parents express hope, fear as Texas takes control of FWISD’s future
De Zavala Elementary parents see an opportunity through the state takeover of Fort Worth ISD: Possibly saving their…
Here’s what parents need to know about the state takeover of Fort Worth ISD
Texas is now in control of Fort Worth ISD. But what does that mean for FWISD’s 65,700 students,…
As state takes over FWISD, parents say more must be done for students
Fort Worth ISD mother Keisha Braziel said she was not surprised by the state takeover news. She said…