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Pete Geren on Public Service, Leadership, and Change<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 01\/22\/2026
\nSource:<\/strong> FWEP
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> FWEP<\/p>\n

In this conversation with Brent, Pete reflects on his time as Under Secretary of the Army and Secretary of the Army under two administrations, and as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives\u2014and how those experiences have shaped his leadership today as President of the Sid W. Richardson Foundation. Pete and Brent discuss how politics have changed over the years and how to create meaningful change within government and large bureaucracies, particularly those responsible for education. They also talk about who Sid Richardson was and the foundation that bears his name.<\/div>\n

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McKenzie: How Fort Worth is mustering to fix its schools<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 01\/16\/2026
\nSource:<\/strong> Dallas Morning News
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> William McKenzie<\/p>\n

William McKenzie writes about the community response in Fort Worth from education advocates, parents, and nonprofits to call attention to and help solve the literacy crisis in Fort Worth. <\/div>\n

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A conversation with Pete Geren on literacy, philanthropy, and impact<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 01\/07\/2026
\nSource:<\/strong> FWEP
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> FWEP<\/p>\n

In this episode of Paying Attention, Brent Beasley sits down with Pete Geren to discuss Fort Worth\u2019s literacy crisis and what it will take to improve student reading outcomes. Drawing on his work with the Sid Richardson Foundation, Pete shares what philanthropy can\u2014and can\u2019t\u2014do to move the needle. Together, they examine the hard realities behind the data and why leadership, alignment, and accountability matter.<\/div>\n

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The Power of Parent Voice: A Conversation with Trenace Dorsey Hollins<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 12\/03\/2025
\nSource:<\/strong> FWEP
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Paying Attention<\/p>\n

Brent sits down with Trenace Dorsey-Hollins, Executive Director of Parent Shield Fort Worth. Trenace talks about the organization's work supporting families and helping parents navigate the school system. She discusses the importance of parent voice, the need for clear information, and what it looks like to stay focused on a mission that puts students first.<\/div>\n

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These 4 Fort Worth schools are academic bright spots, new report says<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 11\/17\/2025
\nSource:<\/strong> Fort Worth Report
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Jacob Sanchez<\/p>\n

Four Fort Worth schools stand out as bright spots in the education system. <\/div>\n

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Cultivating Hope: New report points to bright spots in Fort Worth schools<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 11\/17\/2025
\nSource:<\/strong> Fort Worth Star-Telegram
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Silas Allen<\/p>\n

Although Fort Worth leaders have expressed concern about the direction of the city\u2019s school system, there are a number of campuses that outperform expectations, according to a new report from the Fort Worth Education Partnership.<\/div>\n

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Report: Fewer Than 1 In 5 Fort Worth Students Earn A College Degree<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 12\/17\/2025
\nSource:<\/strong> Dallas Express
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> The Dallas Express<\/p>\n

Fewer than one in five Fort Worth students earn a college degree within six years of graduating from high school, according to a new study.<\/div>\n

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Just 19% of Fort Worth students earn a degree after graduating high school, new report declares \u2018civic and moral crisis\u2019<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 12\/15\/2025
\nSource:<\/strong> WFAA
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Rachel Behrndt<\/p>\n

FORT WORTH, Texas \u2014 A new report reveals sobering data on the state of education in Fort Worth.<\/div>\n

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How many Fort Worth students earn a college degree? New report details the data<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 09\/15\/2025
\nSource:<\/strong> Fort Worth Report
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Jacob Sanchez and Matthew Sgroi<\/p>\n

Fewer than 1 in 5 Fort Worth students earn a postsecondary degree within six years of graduating high school, according to a new report released Sept. 15.<\/div>\n

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Report: Only 1 in 5 Fort Worth middle schoolers goes on to earn college degree<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 09\/16\/2025
\nSource:<\/strong> Fort Worth Star-Telegram
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Silas Allen<\/p>\n

Only about one in five Fort Worth middle school students goes on to earn a degree from a Texas college, according to a new report from the nonprofit Fort Worth Education Partnership.<\/div>\n

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Politics, Progress, and Purpose with Mayor Mattie Parker<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 11\/13\/2025
\nSource:<\/strong> FWEP
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> FWEP<\/p>\n

Mayor Mattie Parker sits down with Brent to discuss the future she envisions for Fort Worth, governing in a divisive environment, and what that may mean for those who choose public service in the future.<\/div>\n

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Intervenci\u00f3n estatal en Fort Worth ISD \u2014 Preguntas frecuentes<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 11\/10\/2025
\nSource:<\/strong> FWEP
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> FWEP<\/p>\n

Intervenci\u00f3n estatal en Fort Worth ISD \u2014 Preguntas frecuentes<\/div>\n

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Karen Molinar on Closures, Culture, and Connection<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 10\/29\/2025
\nSource:<\/strong> FWEP
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> FWEP<\/p>\n

In part two of her conversation with Brent, Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Dr. Karen Molinar discusses the district\u2019s upcoming school closures and the extensive process behind those decisions \u2014 including a review of facilities, enrollment trends, and campus locations. She also shares how Texas\u2019s new cellphone ban has influenced classroom culture, improving both student engagement and teacher connection.<\/div>\n

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State Intervention in Fort Worth ISD FAQ<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 10\/23\/2025
\nSource:<\/strong> FWEP
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> FWEP<\/p>\n

State Intervention in Fort Worth ISD FAQ<\/div>\n

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Paying Attention, Episode 3: Mayor Parker on how city and district leadership can align to deliver for kids<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 10\/16\/2025
\nSource:<\/strong> FWEP
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Brent Beasley<\/p>\n

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker joins Brent on the latest episode of Paying Attention to talk about public education in our city.\r\n \r\nThey have a back-and-forth conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing Fort Worth students, what led her to raise awareness about the educational outcomes of students in Fort Worth ISD last fall, the changes in FWISD over the past year, the possibility of state takeover, and how city and school leadership can collaborate to drive change.<\/div>\n

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Paying Attention, Episode 2. Students First: Karen Molinar on Fort Worth ISD, part 1<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 10\/08\/2025
\nSource:<\/strong> FWEP
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Brent Beasley<\/p>\n

FWISD Superintendent Dr. Karen Molinar joins Brent to discuss the past year since her appointment and all the changes she has implemented. She shares her approach to improving academic results and offers her perspective on the Texas Education Agency\u2019s potential takeover of the district.<\/div>\n

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Paying Attention, The Numbers Tell a Story: Fort Worth Students After Graduation<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 09\/26\/2025
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\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Brent Beasley<\/p>\n

In Season 1, Episode 1 of our new podcast, Paying Attention, Brent sits down with Leila Santill\u00e1n, COO at FWEP, to discuss their latest report, High School and Beyond, which tracks three cohorts of 8th-grade students from Fort Worth city public schools and six years after graduation. The realization that only 19% of students finish a two- or four-year degree within six years of graduating high school is sobering - and worth paying attention to. Watch the full episode here or listen wherever you get your podcasts. <\/div>\n

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Why I\u2019m Paying Attention (and Asking You To, Too)<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 09\/24\/2025
\nSource:<\/strong> FWEP
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Brent Beasley<\/p>\n

FWEP is trying something new: We\u2019ve launched a podcast called Paying Attention. While the podcast highlights education and education-related issues in Fort Worth, it also shines a light on the people in our community doing good and important things. <\/div>\nRead More<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Fort Worth students show gains in STAAR test performance<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 08\/12\/2025
\nSource:<\/strong> Fort Worth Star Telegram
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Silas Allen<\/p>\n

Citywide proficiency now sits just two points below the pre\u2011pandemic benchmark of 39%, but no City Council district has yet seen even half of its students meet grade\u2011level standards\u2014highlighting persistent educational inequality.<\/div>\n

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FWISD leads gains in STAAR scores across Fort Worth, report finds<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 08\/12\/2025
\nSource:<\/strong> Fort Worth Report
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Jacob Sanchez<\/p>\n

Fort Worth ISD posted the largest STAAR gains in the city, helping boost Fort Worth\u2019s overall grade-level proficiency to 37% \u2014 the first increase since 2022. The biggest jumps came from schools serving mid-to-high economically disadvantaged students, while lower-poverty schools saw smaller improvements.<\/div>\n

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Building a brighter future through schools<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 08\/14\/2025
\nSource:<\/strong> NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Cleo Green<\/p>\n

Brent Beasley, FWEP CEO, sits down with Cleo Green on Texas Today to discuss the 2025 City of Fort Worth Academic Performance Report, the results, bright spot schools, and why literacy at a young age is so important. <\/div>\n

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Poll shows Tarrant County residents want school choices, academic transparency<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 07\/22\/2025
\nSource:<\/strong> Fort Worth Star-Telegram
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Lina Ruiz<\/p>\n

A recent poll asking Tarrant County residents how they perceive and prioritize public education showed that they want multiple school choices in their community, and they want a system that provides open information about academic performance, according to a report released on Tuesday.<\/div>\n

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We All Want the Same Thing: High-Quality Schools for Every Child<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 07\/29\/2025
\nSource:<\/strong> FWEP
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Brent Beasley<\/p>\n

Brent reflects on the surprising unity revealed in FWEP\u2019s recent polling of Fort Worth residents. Despite today\u2019s political polarization, families across race, income, and party lines share a clear vision for public education: they want strong academic standards, more high-quality school options, and transparent information about student performance. Originally published as an op-ed in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, this piece highlights the opportunity our community has to move forward together\u2014and ensure every child has access to a great education.<\/div>\nRead More<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The Right to Know: Making State Test Results Truly Accessible for Parents<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 06\/12\/2025
\nSource:<\/strong> FWEP
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Brent Beasley<\/p>\n

In his latest blog, our CEO reflects on testifying before the Texas Legislature in support of a bill that would make STAAR results easier for parents to access. He shares his personal experience as a public-school parent navigating the confusing system and highlights why this issue matters. The bill didn\u2019t pass\u2014but the work continues. Learn how local districts are stepping up and how we\u2019re helping families get the information they need. Because every parent deserves to know if their child is meeting grade level requirements.<\/div>\nRead More<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Finishing Clifford Davis's Fight<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 03\/09\/2025
\nSource:<\/strong> FWEP
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Brent Beasley<\/p>\n

Clifford Davis dedicated his life to ensuring all children had access to a quality education. Yet today, at the school named after him, only 6% of students meet grade-level reading standards, and 7% in math. Across Fort Worth, many students still face significant learning gaps.\r\n\r\nDesegregation was about more than access\u2014it was about opportunity. As a community, we have the chance to build on Davis\u2019s legacy by working together to improve education for all children.\r\n\r\nBy starting conversations and seeking solutions, we can help ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed. How can we move forward together?<\/div>\nRead More<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Advocacy: Adding Our Voices to the Chorus<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 02\/03\/2025
\nSource:<\/strong> FWEP
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Brent Beasley<\/p>\n

At FWEP, our mission is clear: expand access to high-quality education for Fort Worth children. But beyond funding great schools and programs, we\u2019ve realized something bigger\u2014true impact comes from advocacy.\r\n\r\nAdvocacy isn\u2019t just about speaking up; it\u2019s about adding a voice to those calling for better opportunities. Parents and families in Fort Worth are already raising their voices for change\u2014will you join?<\/div>\nRead More<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The Beauty of Quality Education for All<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 12\/18\/2024
\nSource:<\/strong> FWEP
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Brent Beasley<\/p>\n

Public education has transformed into a diverse \"patchwork quilt\" of schools and programs, giving families more choices than ever. Despite ongoing challenges like inequities and academic struggles, this new landscape creates opportunities for innovation and collaboration. Together, we can build a stronger, more inclusive education system that empowers every child and strengthens our community.\r\n\r\nDiscover how Fort Worth is making it happen.<\/div>\nRead More<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Learning to Swim<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 11\/07\/2024
\nSource:<\/strong> FWEP
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Brent Beasley<\/p>\n

Learning a new profession is sometimes best done by just diving in\u2014but not teaching. High-quality teacher residency programs are now considered the gold standard for training new teachers and gives them real classroom experience alongside skilled mentors so they don\u2019t have to struggle alone to keep afloat. \r\nFWEP is dedicated to helping Fort Worth\u2019s schools and students benefit from these residency programs through a grant that offers aspiring teachers year-long, hands-on experience and strong support. Investing in these programs ensures that new teachers enter their careers ready to make a real impact from day one\u2014so students don\u2019t experience the \u2018flailing\u2019 that can come when someone is left to figure it out on their own.\r\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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How do Texas schools retain teachers? Texas Wesleyan training program aims to help.<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 09\/24\/2024
\nSource:<\/strong> The Fort Worth Report
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Shomial Ahmad<\/p>\n

One of the key indicators that a teacher will stay for the long haul is making it beyond year five. Those who make that goal post are more likely to remain in the profession. One way to increase retention, education experts say, is to increase in-classroom training time.\r\n\r\nA Texas Wesleyan University program received a three-year, $300,000 grant from the Fort Worth Education Partnership. The university is expanding its teacher residency program, a clinical teaching program where students spend time in the classroom for a full year rather than the typical one semester. Right now, the university is working on placing teachers in Fort Worth ISD. <\/div>\n

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Education Matters: Great Expectations<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 09\/09\/2024
\nSource:<\/strong> FWEP
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Brent Beasley<\/p>\n

It is not uncommon for us to hear local education leaders respond to low academic achievement numbers by pointing out how many of our students live in poverty\u2014implying that we shouldn\u2019t expect schools with large numbers of children from low-income families to achieve academic excellence. \r\n\r\nI find the \u201cbut our kids are living in poverty\u201d justification for low levels of student achievement discouraging and alarming\u2014especially when it comes from our education leaders. As our Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker has said recently: \u201cWe cannot allow poverty to be the determining factor in a child\u2019s success academically.\u201d \r\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\u2018We need all hands on deck.\u2019 How could lawmakers help the Fort Worth school district?<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 08\/29\/2024
\nSource:<\/strong> Fort Worth Star-Telegram
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Eleanor Dearman<\/p>\n

The Fort Worth school district\u2019s \u201cunacceptable\u201d student achievement has the attention of state lawmakers, who say action needs to be taken for improvement. \n\nFort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and other leaders sent a letter to district leadership on Tuesday, demanding better academic performance. The letter follows the release of state test scores that show the district lags other large urban districts. \n\nThe \u201cunacceptable\u201d results on state tests narrow students\u2019 opportunities and have long-term workforce, economic development, poverty and public health consequences, Parker wrote.\n<\/div>\n

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Why did Fort Worth\u2019s mayor call FWISD unacceptable? Here\u2019s the data<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 08\/29\/2024
\nSource:<\/strong> The Fort Worth Report
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Jacob Sanchez<\/p>\n

Mayor Mattie Parker laid out her case for why Fort Worth ISD needs a turnaround plan.\n\nShe used results from the state standardized test, called the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, from the Texas Education Agency and compared Fort Worth ISD\u2019s performance to similar districts.\n\nRegardless of how the data is sliced, the same trend is noticeable: Fort Worth ISD performs worse than other districts, including Dallas and Houston ISDs, the two districts that Parker pointed to as having seen significant growth in the past decade. <\/div>\n

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Education Matters: Moving Fences<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 08\/13\/2024
\nSource:<\/strong> FWEP
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Brent Beasley<\/p>\n

Fort Worth Education Partnership is releasing our annual report this week that details how students in Fort Worth schools are doing academically. As I have reflected on this year\u2019s report, I have thought about the fences that keep people in and out\u2014the fences that keep too many of our Fort Worth kids from access to opportunity. <\/div>\nRead More<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Report shows 1 in 3 students meet grade level in Fort Worth [video]<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 08\/12\/2024
\nSource:<\/strong> KDFW Fox 4
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Gabby Brewster<\/p>\n

FWEP CEO Brent Beasley discusses the results from the organization's 2024 annual report on the academic performance of schools in Fort Worth. <\/div>\nRead More<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\u2018A moral and civic crisis\u2019: Academic performance in Fort Worth static as 1 in 3 students proficient<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 08\/12\/2024
\nSource:<\/strong> The Fort Worth Report
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Jacob Sanchez<\/p>\n

Education remains at a standstill in Fort Worth, according to a new report. The Fort Worth Education Partnership, a nonprofit committed to high quality public education in the city, released its annual analysis of Fort Worth public schools, both traditional and charter. Overall, 35% of students who live in Fort Worth met grade-level standards \u2014 a 1 percentage point decline from the 2023 report.<\/div>\n

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Across City of Fort Worth, STAAR test scores dropped this year. Here\u2019s what to know<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 08\/12\/2024
\nSource:<\/strong> Fort Worth Star-Telegram
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Silas Allen<\/p>\n

Across the city, only about one in three Fort Worth students met grade level on last spring\u2019s state test, according to a new analysis of assessment data. The nonprofit Fort Worth Education Partnership released its annual report showing a breakdown of state test scores across all parts of the city on Monday. According to the report, 35% of students across all grades and subjects performed on grade level on last spring\u2019s state test, a one-point decline compared to last year.<\/div>\n

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Fort Worth ISD third-graders still haven\u2019t caught up after pandemic, STAAR scores show<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 06\/14\/2024
\nSource:<\/strong> Fort Worth Star-Telegram
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Lina Ruiz and Silas Allen<\/p>\n

More than two years after Texas schools reopened, Fort Worth students\u2019 academic performance continues to lag behind pre-pandemic norms, according to state test scores released Friday. \r\n\r\nThe new data underscores the uphill battle for students and teachers attempting to rebound from the impacts of the pandemic while the Texas Education Agency has added changes to State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, including the use of artificial intelligence to grade written answers that was rolled out this spring and a new format that launched in spring 2023.<\/div>\n

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Fort Worth-area school districts see stagnant 2024 STAAR results<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 06\/14\/2024
\nSource:<\/strong> Fort Worth Report
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Jacob Sanchez and Matthew Sgroi<\/p>\n

Newly released state standardized test results from spring 2024 show schools in the city saw a 1 percentage-point drop in the number of students meeting grade level across subjects, according to the Fort Worth Education Partnership. The Texas Education Agency released results for third- through eighth-grade reading and math tests.<\/div>\n

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College tours help Young Women\u2019s Leadership Academy students broaden learning horizons<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 02\/27\/2024
\nSource:<\/strong> Fort Worth Report
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Olla Mokhtar<\/p>\n

Alexia Hernandez, a junior at Fort Worth ISD\u2019s Young Women\u2019s Leadership Academy, is still weighing her options for colleges.
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No more letter grades? Here\u2019s what Fort Worth ISD parents will see on report cards<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 01\/26\/2024
\nSource:<\/strong> Fort Worth Star- Telegram
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Silas Allen<\/p>\n

In the next few years, parents of elementary students in the Fort Worth Independent School District will no longer see letter grades on their kids\u2019 report cards.
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The Best Way to Teach Reading Is Proven \u2014 What Mississippi, Colorado Get Right<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 12\/19\/2023
\nSource:<\/strong> The 74
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Anne Wicks & William McKenzie<\/p>\n

Texas lawmakers passed a measure at the end of their regular 2023 session that helped move the state forward in its effort to improve reading outcomes. HB 1605 includes several elements, including creating a process and incentives for districts to purchase high quality instructional materials approved by the State Board of Education. Importantly, it also bans the use of three-cueing, an ineffective instructional practice commonly used in balanced literacy that teaches young readers to rely on visual and meaning cues to guess a word.<\/div>\n

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Fort Worth parents don\u2019t always know when their kids are behind. Could this plan help?<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 11\/13\/2023
\nSource:<\/strong> Fort Worth Star-Telegram
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Silas Allen<\/p>\n

Education advocates in Fort Worth say there\u2019s a worrisome disconnect between where students are in reading and math and how parents think their kids are doing in school, potentially leaving parents with the mistaken impression that their kids don\u2019t need any extra help.<\/div>\n

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\u2018Right where we left them last year\u2019: Report finds only 1 in 3 Fort Worth students met grade level in 2023<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 09\/19\/2023
\nSource:<\/strong> Fort Worth Report
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Jacob Sanchez<\/p>\n

Civic leader Pete Geren sees education in Fort Worth as being in a crisis \u2014 one that is hiding in plain sight and not being addressed.
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\r\nOne in three students across the city\u2019s 12 school districts and 14 charter networks met grade level on the state standardized tests, according to a new report from the Fort Worth Education Partnership, a nonprofit committed to high quality public education in the city.<\/div>\n

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Fort Worth citywide STAAR scores showed no gain over last year, report shows<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 09\/19\/2023
\nSource:<\/strong> Fort Worth Star-Telegram
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Silas Allen<\/p>\n

Fort Worth\u2019s public school students lost ground in reading on this year\u2019s state test, according to a new analysis of test results.
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\r\nThe Fort Worth Education Partnership presented its annual report on the city\u2019s state test results at a Fort Worth city council work session Tuesday. Across all grades and subjects, 36% of students in the city scored on grade level, according to the analysis. That\u2019s the same percentage as last year. Students made progress in math, climbing from 30% last year to 34% this year.
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Are your kids reading on grade level? This Fort Worth parents group can help you find out<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 07\/03\/2023
\nSource:<\/strong> Fort Worth Star-Telegram
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Silas Allen<\/p>\n

Although students in the Fort Worth area have made progress in reading since the pandemic, an official in the Fort Worth Independent School District told its board last week that the district is still seeing worrisome declines in early literacy indicators among Black students in third grade and below. Officials say they\u2019re working with the district\u2019s new leadership team to give added support to campuses in the district that need the most help.<\/div>\n

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Empowering Parents Empowers Kids<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 05\/26\/2023
\nSource:<\/strong> The Dallas Morning News
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> William McKenzie<\/p>\n

Trenace Dorsey-Hollins is on a mission. The mother of two daughters and one stepson wants parents across her hometown of Fort Worth to know exactly how well their children\u2019s schools are doing in subjects like reading and math.
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With Fort Worth-area schools sinking, everyone must grab a bucket \u2014 even city leaders | Opinion<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 01\/13\/2023
\nSource:<\/strong> Fort Worth Star-Telegram
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Editorial Board<\/p>\n

Some crises call for all hands on deck. The discouraging record of public schools in the Fort Worth area and Texas more broadly is one of them.
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Report: 1 out of 3 students in Fort Worth met grade level in 2022<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 09\/06\/2022
\nSource:<\/strong> Fort Worth Report
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Jacob Sanchez<\/p>\n

The Fort Worth Education Partnership looked at the 141,500 students enrolled in 12 independent school districts and the 17,900 students in 15 charter school networks. The report examined only the performance of third- to eighth-grade math, science and social studies. That means slightly more than one in three Fort Worth students are performing at or above their grade. This marks an 8 percentage point gain from 2021. However, the 2022 figure is still 3 percentage points lower than in 2019, the last year before the pandemic.<\/div>\n

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Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Despite gains, Fort Worth students lag behind pre-pandemic STAAR test scores, report shows<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 09\/06\/2022
\nSource:<\/strong> Fort Worth Star-Telegram
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Silas Allen<\/p>\n

Although students have made significant gains over the past year, Fort Worth schools' performance on last spring's state exams still lagged behind the numbers they posted in 2019, before the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report.<\/div>\n

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Report: Most students in Fort Worth not meeting testing requirements<\/h3>\n

Published:<\/strong> 09\/07\/2022
\nSource:<\/strong> CBS News
\nAuthor(s):<\/strong> Jason Allen<\/p>\n

Nearly two out of three students in third through eighth grades across the City of Fort Worth aren't meeting grade level on state tests.
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