Fort Worth ISD
Coverage of Fort Worth ISD in the Nexus archive.
- Fort Worth ISD employees prepare for new school year under state control
Fort Worth ISD educators gathered for a convocation to prepare for the new school year and academic changes under a state-appointed board of managers and new Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata. The transition to state control marks a significant shift in the district's administration.
- Fort Worth ISD not required to reinstate reassigned Muslim principal, judge rules
A federal judge ruled Fort Worth ISD does not have to reinstate Shayma Alzubi to her principal role, determining her reassignment to a higher-paying district position did not harm her employment. The decision affirms the district's authority to reassign staff without violating employment protections.
- Texas State Takeover of Local School Districts Expands, Raising Concerns
Texas has expanded state takeovers of local school districts, with the Texas Education Agency appointing leaders linked to Mike Miles, who implemented controversial reforms in Houston ISD. These reforms, which included scripted lessons, school closures, and staff reductions, improved test scores but sparked public protests. New districts like Austin, Beaumont, and Fort Worth now face similar policies under state-appointed officials with ties to Miles and education commissioner Mike Morath.