Since Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath announced the decision not to retain Molinar<\/a>, calls and messages from parents have been constant. Families are asking questions. They are concerned, hopeful and understandably curious about what comes next.<\/p>\n Molinar has been a friend to Fort Worth ISD parents and to Parent Shield Fort Worth<\/a>, the family-empowerment organization that I lead. During her tenure, district leaders began listening more closely to families and implemented tools and strategies based on recommendations from parent advocates. That kind of collaboration matters, and it helped build trust between parents and district leadership.<\/p>\n We are grateful for that relationship and for the progress that was made.<\/p>\n But Fort Worth ISD is now entering a new chapter.<\/p>\n Many Texans have watched closely what has taken place in Houston ISD under Morath\u2019s leadership<\/a>. Some changes there have been controversial, but they have also signaled a clear focus on accountability and student outcomes. Many parents in Fort Worth expect the same commitment to academic improvement and higher standards here.<\/p>\n Morath has promised that his agency\u2019s intervention will focus on improving outcomes for students<\/a>. Fort Worth parents will be watching closely to ensure that promise is kept.<\/p>\n State intervention is never easy. Change rarely is. For the adults involved \u2014 educators, administrators and staff \u2014 this transition may bring uncertainty and even job loss. Those realities should not be minimized. Many dedicated professionals serve our students every day, and their work matters deeply to our community.<\/p>\n But we must also be honest about what the ultimate purpose of a school system is.<\/p>\n It is not to preserve systems or protect adults\u2019 comfort. It is to educate children.<\/p>\n Parents want to see Fort Worth ISD build on its successes while expanding opportunities for more students to thrive. We want strong classrooms, clear expectations, safe schools and a system that puts student achievement at the center of every decision.<\/p>\n Families across this city care deeply about the future of our schools. They want transparency, accountability and measurable progress<\/a>.<\/p>\n This moment will not be comfortable. But if it ultimately leads to stronger schools and better outcomes for Fort Worth\u2019s children, then the change \u2014 however difficult \u2014 will be worth it.<\/p>\n The decisions made now will ultimately shape the future of an entire generation of Fort Worth students.<\/p>\n And that must remain the priority.<\/p>\n Trenace Dorsey-Hollins is the executive director of Parent Shield Fort Worth, which helps parents advocate for their children in Fort Worth ISD.<\/p>\n We love to hear from Texans with opinions on the news \u2014 and to publish those views in the Opinion section.<\/p>\n \u2022 Letters should be no more than 150 words. <\/p>\n \u2022 Writers should submit letters only once every 30 days. <\/p>\n \u2022 Include your name, address (including city of residence), phone number and email address, so we can contact you if we have questions. <\/p>\n You can submit a letter to the editor two ways:<\/b> <\/p>\n \u2022 Email letters@star-telegram.com<\/a> (preferred).<\/p>\n![\"Mike](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/FTW_CT_mikemorath_04.JPG\" "\\"FTW_CT_mikemorath_04.JPG\\"")
Mike Morath, the Texas Commissioner of Education, looks over the work of a student in a science class at Lucyle Collins Middle School in Lake Worth on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Christopher Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com <\/p>\n Trenace Dorsey-Hollins Do you have an opinion on this topic? Tell us! <\/p>\n