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FWISD outpaces Texas STAAR gains, but results show long road out of takeover
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Jacob Sanchez and Matthew Sgroi , as published by Fort Worth Report
· June 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The results indicate that while Fort Worth ISD is moving in the right direction, there is still work to be done before the district can operate independently of state control.
Fort Worth ISD has made progress in certain areas, according to newly released STAAR results. The district saw improvements in math and reading, with gains in these subjects exceeding statewide increases. This progress is a positive development, but it also highlights the challenges that still lie ahead for the district.
Further details on the STAAR results and their implications are available from the source. The results indicate that while Fort Worth ISD is moving in the right direction, there is still work to be done before the district can operate independently of state control.
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Category: government Published: June 16, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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