Fort Worth ISD Faces Potential State Takeover by TEA

TEA Commissioner's Visit to Fort Worth ISD

• 🎯 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath visited Fort Worth ISD today to assess the district's progress.
• ⚠️ The visit is crucial as the TEA considers a potential state takeover of the district.

District Performance and Failing Grades

• 📊 Fort Worth ISD has been identified as an underperforming district in recent years.
• 📉 The Leadership Academy at Forest Stoke received a failing grade for the fifth consecutive time, triggering TEA's involvement.

Potential Intervention Scenarios

• 🏛️ Intervention could involve replacing the school board and other leadership.
• 📝 Alternatively, the district might remain under local control but with an action plan for improvement.

Superintendent's Defense and Progress

• 📈 Superintendent Dr. Karen Molinar highlighted recent improvements, noting that over 50 campuses moved up a letter grade.
• 📉 The district has also decreased its number of F-rated campuses from 31 to 11.

Decision Timeline and Next Steps

• 📰 Commissioner Morath is expected to meet with the media after his visit.
• ⏳ This meeting may provide insights into the decision-making process and a timetable for the final determination.