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Fort Worth ISD begins school year under new leadership after state takeover
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk Hannah Jones , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Historically, the district has started the school year with over 200 teacher vacancies.
Fort Worth ISD has begun its school year with new leadership in place following a state takeover. The district is notable for being the second-largest in North Texas. A significant milestone has been achieved with all classrooms staffed on the first day of school, marking a departure from previous years.
Historically, the district has started the school year with over 200 teacher vacancies. Further details on this development are available from the source, including the events leading up to the state takeover and the changes that have been implemented.
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Category: schools Published: August 10, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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