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Reading Crisis Persists, But Fort Worth Pushes Forward on Literacy The latest STAAR results show nearly half of Texas students in grades 3–8 still aren't reading at grade level, with literacy recovery dragging behind other subjects. In Fort Worth ISD, only 37% of third graders are on track, prompting a major overhaul of the district’s dyslexia support model—including new programs like Take Flight and Bridges aimed at closing gaps. Meanwhile, AGL is keeping momentum alive with its summer reading list and a timeline showcasing Fort Worth’s growing citywide commitment to literacy.

FWISD Approves Student-Focused Budget as Reading Scores Begin to Rise. Fort Worth ISD’s newly approved budget prioritizes classroom instruction and continues the district’s literacy-focused recovery efforts. Preliminary STAAR results show encouraging gains in reading across grades 3–8, with third-grade scores already surpassing 2025 goals. District leaders credit strategic investments in teaching, coaching, and student support.

FWISD Debuts New Teaching Model and Curriculum Upgrades; Texas Student Wins National Spelling Bee. Fort Worth ISD is rolling out a three-part instructional framework in 2025–26 to streamline lesson planning and increase small-group teaching time. Trustees also approved a new math curriculum that could bring $7.1M in state funding. Meanwhile, Plano student Faizan Zaki’s historic National Spelling Bee win highlights the power of literacy and the importance of supporting student achievement across Texas.

Fort Worth ISD Consolidates Schools, Redirects $22M+ Toward Literacy and Learning Resources. With 16 campuses set to close by 2029, Fort Worth ISD is aligning its facilities and funding to better serve students. The district’s Facility Master Plan will shift over $22 million and 160 positions toward literacy instruction, classroom tools, and student support. A separate $109M investment in materials, technology, and renovations reinforces FWISD’s commitment to academic excellence.

FWISD Approves School Consolidation to Fund Literacy, Launches New K–8 Instruction Model. Fort Worth ISD is closing 18 underutilized schools over four years to save $10 million—funds that will now support literacy, teacher training, and mental health resources. Alongside this shift, the district unveiled a new K–8 instructional framework focused on reading and math mastery, setting the stage for stronger academic outcomes starting in 2025–26.

Fort Worth ISD Considers School Closures to Boost Literacy and Save $10M. As Fort Worth ISD weighs a plan to consolidate 18 schools, the district aims to reinvest $10 million into classrooms—expanding bilingual education, summer learning, and teacher support. With a $22.7M focus on improving reading and math instruction, this bold strategy is designed to boost student outcomes and avoid a state intervention. The school board votes May 20.