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Months after cutting speech therapy jobs, Fort Worth ISD is rehiring therapists and contracting for services to fill 32 spots.

About 85% of Texas public schools earned a passing grade in the state’s latest A-F accountability ratings, while roughly one-quarter of districts and campuses scored higher than they did last year.

The Texas Education Agency released its annual A-F school district grades Friday. Locally, many districts, including Dallas ISD, saw minor improvements. Denton ISD dropped a grade.

Six months after the Texas Education Agency determined a North Texas school district needed to provide a student with residential placement to address his behavior and educational needs, the family is still waiting. Lawyers and advocates warn Kelton Lightfoot's case could weaken an official complaint process meant for students with disabilities and have far-reaching implications for accessible education in Texas.

The FWISD board also approved an exemption capping uncertified teachers and requiring all educators to be certified by 2029-30.

Shayma Alzubi was named the new principal of Western Hills High School, but was removed from her position after some of her social media posts were circulated by the far-right account Libs of TikTok.

Fort Worth residents raised transparency concerns as new leaders said the move allows flexibility during the district’s transition.

Parents question ties to schools, while business leaders urge focus on results as a state-appointed board takes control of the district.

The new leader takes the helm weeks after the resignation of Mark Ramirez and as the Texas Education Agency prepares to install new leadership for the school district.

Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath selected Peter B. Licata as FWISD’s new leader. He is the district’s fourth superintendent in four years.

Pete Geren, Robert Ahdheih, Frost Prioleau lead list of new Fort Worth ISD board of managers tabbed for Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath.

Schools were also directed to cancel or change celebrations of the late civil rights leader amid allegations of sexual abuse.