5/22/25 ReadRise newsletter

May 23, 2025

FEATURED NEWS


Fort Worth ISD Redirects Funding to Support Literacy and Learning

 

Fort Worth ISD has announced a major shift in resources aimed at boosting student achievement, particularly in literacy. As part of a new long-term plan, the district will consolidate campuses over the next four years in response to declining enrollment. Officials say this difficult but strategic move will allow for $10 million in savings, which will be reinvested in academic priorities that directly support students.

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Fort Worth ISD reveals new lesson structures to help improve academic performance

Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Karen Molinar unveiled a new instructional framework aimed at improving academic performance starting in the 2025-26 school year. The framework—focused on literacy and math for K-8—includes three key parts: “first teach,” “demonstration of learning,” and “reteach and challenge.” It’s designed to ensure grade-level instruction, reduce teacher planning time, and allow for student support or enrichment based on performance.

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FACEBOOK:

 

Fort Worth just chose students over buildings.

FWISD voted to consolidate underused schools — and reinvest in what matters most: literacy and student success.

Show your support and thank the board ➡️ https://www.atgradelevel.org/school_consolidations_thank_you

 

 

 

INSTAGRAM:

 

BREAKING: Fort Worth ISD just approved a bold plan to close 18 underutilized schools over 4 years—redirecting millions toward literacy and student success.

This is about putting kids over buildings.

Let’s break it down:

Too many schools are half-empty, but still cost millions in upkeep.

Now, those dollars can fund:

– Reading programs

– Teacher support

– Student mental health resources

That’s real impact.

This isn’t sudden.

The closures are phased over 4 years, giving families and staff time to plan.

It's a responsible path forward—and a necessary one.

The board just made the right call.

Fort Worth students just got a major win.

Parents. Teachers. Advocates.

They showed up—and backed this plan.

Because they know: when you fund outcomes, not empty buildings, everyone wins.

A huge thank you to the FWISD board for your leadership.

You chose students. You chose literacy. You chose progress.