Fort Worth ISD Superintendent on Academic Progress Amidst State Takeover Concerns

Academic Progress and Accountability Ratings

• 🎯 Fort Worth ISD has seen significant academic progress, with new TEA ratings showing a reduction in F-rated schools from 31 to 11.
• 📈 63 schools improved at least one letter grade or maintained an A, indicating widespread positive movement.
• 💡 Success stories include M.L. Phillips, Cesar Chavez, Versia Williams, and D. McRae elementary schools, all jumping from an F to a B in one year.

State Takeover Concerns

• ⚠️ A possible state takeover of the district remains a looming concern, despite the improved ratings.
• 💬 TEA Commissioner Mike Morath is still watching the district, and no specific reassurances have been given regarding local control.
• 🔑 The superintendent expressed confidence that focusing on literacy and math for 10 months is yielding results.

Future Focus and Decision Making

• 📚 The new school year will focus on implementing curriculum changes across the entire district, with classroom-level monitoring.
• ❓ The central question is whether this demonstrated progress will be enough to prevent a state takeover.
• 🔍 The TEA will visit Fort Worth ISD next month to make a final decision on district governance.