Fort Worth ISD has received preliminary ratings from the Texas Education Agency and says the district is making progress to avoid a state take-over. The district says its accountability score has increased from 70 to 73.
When students returned to class earlier this week, Superintendent Karen Molinar said Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath was planning to visit the district in September.
"We are definitely sharing with him our progress and some of our really bold actions going forward," Molinar said.
Molinar said Fort Worth ISD has added additional math and reading periods at middle schools. Campuses are also adding support staff.
Molinar became superintendent earlier this year. Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker described a "palpable" difference when she visits schools now compared to last year.
"That consistency in curriculum is so critical for our teachers," Parker said. "They want to be their best in the classroom, and Karen wants the very best for these students. It had to start at the top."
Fort Worth ISD says the number of schools with an "F" grade has dropped from 31 last year to 11 now. The number of schools receiving an "A" has increased from ten to 17. The district says 63 school increased at least one letter grade or maintained an "A" rating.