Fort Worth ISD plans to raise student achievement, close gaps by 2029. Here’s how
No failing schools. Increases by nearly 20 percentage points in third-grade reading and math proficiency. Reduced chronic absenteeism and increased public engagement. All by 2029.
Fort Worth ISD passes literacy and strategic plans to boost student academic progress
The Fort Worth Independent School District and city leaders passed a literacy resolution Tuesday night to make sure more students can read at grade level. District leaders and city leaders, including Mayor Mattie Parker,
Fort Worth ISD now hiring its next superintendent. Here are the qualifications
What is FWISD looking for in its next leader? Trustees want someone with experience leading a district with more than 50,000 students.
Less than half of Fort Worth ISD students can read at grade level, district reveals
The BriefFort Worth ISD approved a new strategic plan Tuesday night to improve students' below-average literacy rates.A significant focus of the plan will address what’s identified as the district’s most urgent need: the disturbing fact that 1 in 2 Fort Worth ISD students currently do not read at grade level.
Fort Worth ISD, city leaders announce new focus on reading at grade level
City and school district leaders held a press conference before a regular school board meeting to emphasize the new focus on literacy.
Fort Worth ISD's head custodian inspires students with the dream and hard work to become a teacher
James has been working as a custodian at Fort Worth ISD schools since she was 18. At 20, she was the youngest head custodian in the district, but she wants to do more.
Fort Worth ISD approves new plan to address lagging reading scores
Fort Worth ISD officials approved a new plan aimed at solving the district's issues with lagging reading scores. The district also formally launched the hiring process for a new superintendent.
Fort Worth ISD in 'crisis' over student literacy
The Fort Worth Independent School District has passed a resolution to “prioritize” student literacy. The school board passed the resolution Tuesday night.
Fort Worth ISD approves new plan to boost student literacy levels
Fort Worth ISD approves new plan to boost student literacy levels
5 Fort Worth ISD school board seats are on May ballot. Here are incumbents’ priorities.
It’s been a week since the filing period opened to apply for a spot on the May 3 ballot. Here’s what candidates so far have ...
A closer look at FWISD's new literacy plan
Fort Worth ISD is moving forward with a new strategic plan aimed at improving lackluster reading scores. Here are its 4 main ...
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Fort Worth ISD takes first step toward selecting permanent superintendent
FWISD trustees voted to post vacant superintendent job for 10 days, moving closer to naming a permanent leader before the ...
‘It’s a crisis in Fort Worth’: FWISD board names improving reading as top priority
Most students in Fort Worth ISD can’t read on grade level. Board members and school leaders want to change that.
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FWISD approves plan to address low reading scores
Fort Worth ISD officials approved a new plan aimed at solving the district's issues with lagging reading scores. The district ...
After deep freeze, here’s when Dallas-Fort Worth is expected to warm up
The wind chill Tuesday morning was projected to be in the low teens according to the National Weather Service’s Fort Worth ...
North Texas market will benefit from return-to-work mandates
As North Texas’ largest employers bring their workforces back to the office, demand for trophy office space will only increase.