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Fort Worth ISD taught her son to talk. After speech job cuts, she moved her family
By Jacob Sanchez at Fort Worth Report
· July 9, 2026
· 13 min read
Kendra Frank didn’t want to move her family out of Fort Worth ISD. But the district was cutting the speech-language services that helped her once-nonverbal son learn to speak — and no one could tell her what would replace them. She said she had no choice but to move. Documents obtained by the Fort W
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Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The decision by Kendra Frank to move her family out of Fort Worth ISD due to cuts in speech-language services has significant implications for the community. As the fifth-largest city in Texas, Fort Worth has a substantial number of families relying on its public schools for specialized services. The fact that a family had to relocate to ensure their child received necessary support raises concerns about the district's ability to provide for students with unique needs. With Texas Christian University, a prominent institution, located within the city, it is crucial for Fort Worth ISD to maintain a reputation for providing high-quality education and support services. The district's failure to clearly communicate the replacement for cut services has led to a loss of trust among parents, highlighting the need for transparency and effective communication from the Texas-controlled district. As the city continues to grow, the district must prioritize the needs of all students to ensure that families like the Franks do not feel forced to leave.
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Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
Reading time: 13 min
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What is this story about? Kendra Frank didn’t want to move her family out of Fort Worth ISD. But the district was cutting the speech-language services that helped her once-nonverbal son learn to speak — and no one could tell her what would replace them. She said she had no choice but to move. Documents obtained by the Fort W
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