Fort Worth ISD Under State Takeover: New Leaders Promise Change

0:00Fort Worth Independent School District just got a full take over by the state after years of low ratings. The Texas Education Agency appointed a new board of managers and they held their first public meeting Tuesday night. Leading the pack is board president Pete Jaron and acting superintendent Dr. Peter Lakata, both hand picked to turn things around. This shakeup hit after one camp is racked up five F ratings with 11 failing schools overall in the district. One called it a time of transformational change while Lakata brought high energy, laying out a fresh theory of action focused on top notch. Academics for every student, stronger classroom teaching, better staff talent, clear pass for grads, and solid support for kids, families, and employees. Parents and community folks showed up demanding transparency and accountability right away. One parent stressed holding the new leaders responsible for real improvements. Given the former board president spoke up, noting past gains and pushing them to keep that momentum going, make concerns over policy policies.

1:03Jaron fired back promising the board were focused on student results in total openness, with policy reviews underway. The Texas Education Agency plans to check academic progress in two years and if needed, reassess after another two, meaning state control could. Stretch up to four years before handing it back to locals. Kids are on fort worth now, as this new team dives in, with the community and state watching every move to see if kids finally get the wins they deserve. That wraps Dallas News today, brought to you with AI, I'm Corey with the story.