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As Fort Worth ISD reports near full staffing, parents demand increased transparency
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Jacob Sanchez , Fort Worth Report
· July 22, 2026
· 5 min read
Fort Worth ISD is down to 20 classroom teacher vacancies with fewer than three weeks before school starts Aug. 10. The board of managers received an update Tuesday night that provided a snapshot of where FWISD stands on staffing, from vacancies to lingering gaps in special education and bilingual in
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Key takeaway The move allows the district to continue to hire uncertified teachers as it pushes toward eliminating them by the 2029-30 school year, said Daniel Soliz, deputy superintendent and chief of schools.
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With the new school year approaching, Fort Worth ISD's near full staffing is a welcome development for parents and students. However, the district's reliance on uncertified teachers, particularly in specialized fields like career and technical education, raises questions about the quality of instruction. The exemption from the new Texas law allows FWISD to continue hiring uncertified teachers, but it also means the district must carefully monitor and support these educators to ensure they receive the necessary training and certification. As the district works to eliminate uncertified teachers by the 2029-30 school year, it will be crucial to track progress and assess the impact on student outcomes. The fact that many uncertified teachers are experts in their field, such as those teaching medical tools at the Texas Academy of Biomedical Sciences, highlights the need for flexibility in hiring practices, but also underscores the importance of balancing expertise with formal training and certification.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Fort Worth ISD is down to 20 classroom teacher vacancies with fewer than three weeks before school starts Aug. 10. The board of managers received an update Tuesday night that provided a snapshot of where FWISD stands on staffing, from vacancies to lingering gaps in special education and bilingual in
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