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Can FWISD rebuild trust after takeover? Parents see opportunity in new listening sessions
By Jacob Sanchez at Fort Worth Report
· June 21, 2026
· 3 min read
Parent Marisol Herrera has sat through her share of listening sessions in Fort Worth ISD. When the district’s Texas-appointed board of managers announced a new round of community meetings, Herrera showed up at last week’s workshop with a message: Listening isn’t enough. “The frustrating part is that
Key takeaway Managers said they will use the sessions to shape their goals and priorities for the 2027-28 budget.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The upcoming listening sessions hosted by the Fort Worth ISD's board of managers will be a crucial test of their commitment to rebuilding trust with the community. As the district prepares for its first full school year under takeover leadership, parents like Marisol Herrera and Dionna Deardorff are seeking tangible action, not just words. The fact that these sessions will be held at various high schools across the city, including North Side, Southwest, and Paschal, suggests a genuine effort to reach out to different neighborhoods and hear their concerns. However, it remains to be seen whether the board will truly partner with community groups, such as Families Organized and Resisting Takeover, to address the needs of often-ignored areas like the east and north sides. The success of these listening sessions will depend on the board's ability to translate community input into concrete goals and priorities for the 2027-28 budget, ultimately affecting the education of thousands of students in Fort Worth.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
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What is this story about? Parent Marisol Herrera has sat through her share of listening sessions in Fort Worth ISD. When the district’s Texas-appointed board of managers announced a new round of community meetings, Herrera showed up at last week’s workshop with a message: Listening isn’t enough. “The frustrating part is that
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