The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is officially taking over the Fort Worth ISD school district, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath told FOX 4 in an exclusive interview on Thursday morning. Morath said the state owes this to the families of Fort Worth ISD. Morath said TEA will be looking for people in the community to fill the board of managers with a broad base of experiences and different backgrounds, including parents, community leaders, and professionals who are united in a belief that all children
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The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is officially taking over the Fort Worth ISD school district, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath told FOX 4 in an exclusive interview on Thursday morning. Morath said the state owes this to the families of Fort Worth ISD. Morath said TEA will be looking for people in the community to fill the board of managers with a broad base of experiences and different backgrounds, including parents, community leaders, and professionals who are united in a belief that all children
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TEA Commissioner Dr. Mike Morath joined Erika Harris to discuss the ongoing problems that caused the TEA to takeover Beaumont ISD. The takeover means the replacement of elected school board members with an appointed board of managers, and the replacement of superintendent Dr. Shannon Allen with a conservator. | KFDM News
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TEA Commissioner Dr. Mike Morath joined Erika Harris to discuss the ongoing problems that caused the TEA to takeover Beaumont ISD. The takeover means the replacement of elected school board members with an appointed board of managers, and the replacement of superintendent Dr. Shannon Allen with a conservator. | KFDM News
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After 10 years at the TEA, Mike Morath is still redefining Texas education
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After 10 years at the TEA, Mike Morath is still redefining Texas education
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"I want more good schools, more available for more families." TEA Commissioner Mike Morath tells Jack Fink what he believes the benefits and complications that school choice would bring if passed. Full Eye On Politics: https://cbsn.ws/48U4NLw | CBS News Texas
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"I want more good schools, more available for more families." TEA Commissioner Mike Morath tells Jack Fink what he believes the benefits and complications that school choice would bring if passed. Full Eye On Politics: https://cbsn.ws/48U4NLw | CBS News Texas
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Why Morath Left Business for Public Education
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Sources tell WFAA that TEA Commissioner Mike Morath will announce a state takeover of Fort Worth ISD during a Thursday morning press conference. | WFAA
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Sources tell WFAA that TEA Commissioner Mike Morath will announce a state takeover of Fort Worth ISD during a Thursday morning press conference. | WFAA
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Mike Morath met with Lake Worth ISD leaders as the Texas Education Agency weighs whether to take control of the district. | Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Mike Morath met with Lake Worth ISD leaders as the Texas Education Agency weighs whether to take control of the district. | Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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TEA Commissioner Mike Morath says he will replace the district’s elected board following years of accountability concerns. The board of managers and conservator will be named at a future date. Full story | NBC DFW
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Despite Fort Worth ISD showing marked improvement in its 2024–25 A-F accountability ratings, the district remains under scrutiny. Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath says he’ll conduct on-site visits and evaluate multiple factors before making a decision on having a Texas State takeover of the district expected in the coming months. | Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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TEA’s Mike Morath visits Lake Worth ISD, weighs another takeover in Tarrant
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The state will take over Fort Worth ISD. Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath has ordered the appointment of both a board of managers and a conservator to manage the district. Dia Wall breaks down what comes next | WFAA
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Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath notified Fort Worth ISD officials last April that the district could be targeted for state takeover after one of its campuses received five consecutive failure ratings. An announcement on the district’s future could come as soon as this month. | Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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TEA Commissioner Expected to Announce State Takeover of Fort Worth ISD
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Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath announced Thursday morning that the agency is taking over Fort Worth ISD and will replace its locally elected board of trustees with appointed managers. CBS Texas Education Reporter Lacey Beasley has the update. http://bit.ly/49elQKj | CBS News Texas
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Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker spoke to reporters Thursday following the announcement from Education Commissioner Mike Morath that he would be replacing the school board and superintendent. | Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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"We cannot allow our schools to fail our children, period:" TEA commissioner Mike Morath ordered the appointment of both a board of managers and a conservator to oversee Fort Worth ISD. Read more: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/education/fort-worth-isd-state-takeover-tea-mike-morath/287-9988929e-92ff-43fd-b1d3-28ed9680a308?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WFAA | WFAA
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Texas teachers union sues TEA for investigations of posts about Charlie Kirk
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We Are A Bloated System - TEA Appointed Superintendent for Fort Worth ISD 4/28/26
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TEA announces state takeover of Fort Worth ISD
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Gov. Greg Abbott says that the Commissioner of Education, Mike Morath, may deny funding to schools who have students missing from the classroom as a result of walkouts in protest. | Spectrum News 1 Texas
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In The End, You Don’t Care. That’s what Alex Montalvo told the appointed by Mike Morath and TEA Board of Managers and Superintendent at the Fort Worth ISD special board meeting on 5/5/26. When you see no real debate, hear nothing but talking points, and 9-0 votes to shut down programs that work, it tells the real story. Alex and others showed up to speak. This is a sampling of their voices. Listen, share, and add YOUR voice. #wakeup #fortworthisd #seeitnameitfightit
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In The End, You Don’t Care - FWISD 5/5/26
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What are your thoughts on Michael Morath tooting his own horn and not taking a bit of responsibility
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We Are Not Going Anywhere - FWISD 5/19/26 Voices Part 2
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