Fort Worth ISD’s First Year Under State Control | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 10, 2026 · 2m

Fort Worth ISD kicks off its first full year under state control with a major win: zero teacher vacancies after losing over a thousand educators last spring. Thanks to a 5% pay raise, the district is attracting talent while rolling out sweeping changes — including new “Elevate Campuses” with extended days and stricter curricula — all aimed at turning around academic performance. Superintendent Peter Licata rolled up his sleeves early, greeting students at a struggling elementary school and confirming every campus is ready, from functioning AC to safe buses and hot lunches. With eyes on the…