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's plan to solve lagging reading scores
Fort Worth ISD formally launched the hiring process for a new superintendent. The district also approved a plan to help solve their lagging reading scores problem. Here are the changes coming to FWISD.
Less than half of Fort Worth ISD students can’t read at grade level, district reveals
Fort Worth ISD is moving forward with a new strategic plan aimed at improving lackluster reading scores. Here are its 4 main priorities.
Fort Worth ISD approves new plan to boost student literacy levels
Fort Worth ISD approves new plan to boost student literacy levels
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.
An empty bedroom, a pastor’s plea: Mother mourns teen fatally shot in Fort Worth
Ja’Qualin Houston was shot in the 7500 block of Berrenda Drive in Fort Worth. He died there, in the arms of his older brother ...
The founder of Fort Worth’s hot-ticket dumplings restaurant is out — but the chef is in
Restaurateur and developer Jeffrey Yarbrough, who turned a drab former 7-Eleven into Fort Worth’s top Chinese restaurant, has ...
Musician Leon Bridges: ‘There’s a specific Texas pride in Fort Worth’
Fort Worth isn’t as progressive as Austin, but the food scene and population are both evolving. There’s a specific Texas ...
Fort Worth man sentenced to 70 years in prison in 2018 killing of local rapper
The man, Ronald E. Berry, told a 911 call taker that he had shot the victim, 36-year-old Demonta Tanksley, because Tanksley ...
Fort Worth’s Kirk Franklin to receive Black Music Icon Award ahead of 2025 Grammys
Fort Worth’s Kirk Franklin will be honored with the Black Music Icon Award at a Recording Academy event in Los Angeles on Jan ...
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Fort Worth revamps homelessness initiatives ahead of annual count
One week before volunteers conduct their annual, federally mandated count of homeless living in Tarrant and Parker counties, ...
Fort Worth-area spot known for Tex-Ethiopian BBQ is James Beard Award semifinalist
Newly listed in Michelin Guide, the Arlington restaurant continues to win coast-to-coast acclaim, with chefs Fasicka and ...
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Closure of Old Denton Road in Fort Worth extended through March
This project consists of three phases to demolish the existing bridge, rebuild a larger one and widen the existing Old Denton ...
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Cowboys of Color Rodeo Celebrates Diversity in Fort Worth, Honors MLK Day with Multicultural Heritage Event
The Cowboys of Color Rodeo in Fort Worth celebrated diversity in Western heritage, aligning with MLK Day, featuring ...
I-35W near Rosedale in Fort Worth closed in both directions for multiple-vehicle crash
Interstate 35W near Rosedale Street is closed to traffic due to a major accident blocking the roadway, police said.
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9 restaurants in the greater North Fort Worth area to impress your Valentine
Restaurants in the Keller, Roanoke and North Fort Worth area are already planning for the Valentine’s Day crowds.