Fort Worth ISD Proposes Improvement Plan to Avoid State Takeover

Struggling Schools Improvement Plan

• 🎯 Fort Worth ISD is considering an improvement plan for a group of struggling schools.
• ⚠️ This plan is a proactive measure to boost scores and avoid a state takeover of the district.

TEA Campus Resources Model

• 📚 The district plans to present a proposal to place schools under the TEA's campus resources model at the next board meeting.
• 🧑‍🏫 This model aims to incentivize impactful teachers to serve high-need campuses.
• 📈 It also includes implementing evidence-based academic programming and extending learning time for students.
• 🗓️ The proposed model would not be implemented until the 2026-2027 school year.

District's Rationale

• ⚡ Fort Worth ISD stated that incremental improvement is insufficient, and low-performing schools require bold, urgent action.
• 💡 The goal is to ensure every child has access to an excellent education.
• 🛠️ The district believes this model is designed to replace systems and conditions that have failed students.
• 📌 Fort Worth ISD has notified the campuses that will be impacted, with more details to be released at the board meeting.