5/30/25 ReadRise newsletter

May 30, 2025

FEATURED NEWS

Strategic School Consolidations Support Fort Worth ISD’s Literacy Push

Fort Worth ISD is implementing a series of campus consolidations as part of its long-term Facility Master Plan, aiming to align resources with student needs and academic priorities. The board-approved plan will consolidate 16 schools by 2029, enabling the district to redirect over $22 million in funding and restructure more than 160 positions—resources now focused on strengthening literacy instruction and student support. These strategic moves support the district’s broader goal of improving educational outcomes while addressing shifting enrollment and facility usage.

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Fort Worth ISD Approves Over $100M in Investments for Instruction and Facilities

Fort Worth ISD trustees approved more than $109 million in district purchases at their April 22 meeting, reinforcing their commitment to literacy, student learning, and upgraded learning environments. Highlights include $8.4 million for new instructional materials across subjects—including literacy—plus nearly $2 million for student devices and significant investments in campus renovations, cooling systems, and educational technology. These upgrades are part of a broader strategy to ensure students and teachers have the resources they need to thrive.

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Thank you, FWISD, for choosing students over empty buildings.

Your vote means more funding for literacy, better outcomes for kids, and a brighter future for Fort Worth.

Say thanks and show your support https://www.atgradelevel.org/school_consolidations_thank_you

 

 

 

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Big win for Fort Worth students! FWISD voted to consolidate underused schools and invest in what really matters: literacy and student success.

We thank the Board for their leadership and commitment to putting students first.

Let them know you stand with them: https://www.atgradelevel.org/school_consolidations_thank_you