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Advocacy is the core of our organization. Together, our members become one thunderous voice to make every child's potential a reality. This page lists current Calls to Action, advocacy resources, as well as information about our Council's Straight Talk & Rally Day events.
Advocacy is the core of our organization. Together, our members become one thunderous voice to make every child's potential a reality. This page lists current Calls to Action, advocacy resources, as well as information about our Council's Straight Talk & Rally Day events.
La defensa de los derechos es el núcleo de nuestra organización. Juntos, nuestros miembros se convierten en una voz potente para hacer realidad el potencial de cada niño. Esta página enumera los llamados a la acción actuales, los recursos de defensa de los derechos, así como información sobre los eventos Straight Talk y Rally Day de nuestro Concejo.
La defensa de los derechos es el núcleo de nuestra organización. Juntos, nuestros miembros se convierten en una voz potente para hacer realidad el potencial de cada niño. Esta página enumera los llamados a la acción actuales, los recursos de defensa de los derechos, así como información sobre los eventos Straight Talk y Rally Day de nuestro Concejo.
Calls to Action
Calls to Action
CALL TO ACTION ALERT: Share Your Thoughts on TEA Intervention in FWISD
CALL TO ACTION ALERT: Share Your Thoughts on TEA Intervention in FWISD
On May 5, 2025, Texas Education Agency, TEA, Commissioner Mike Morath sent a letter to Fort Worth ISD informing them that the state may take over district operations following five consecutive years of failing academic ratings. After the release of the 2022-2023 STAAR test results, the Leadership Academy at Forest Oak 6th Grade, received its fifth consecutive "unacceptable" academic rating, triggering the state response. Under Texas Education Code § 39A.111, five consecutive failing ratings trigger mandatory state intervention. The commissioner must either appoint a board of managers to oversee the district or order the closure of the campus. The Leadership Academy at Forest Oak campus was closed at the end of the 2022-2023 school year by FWISD, but according to Morath, the closure "has no bearing on, and does not abrogate, the compulsory action the statute requires the commissioner to take." Superintendent Dr. Karen Molinar informed the FWISD community in May that the district appealed these preliminary ratings and would engage fully with TEA through the appeals resolution scheduled for August 2025.
Action is needed now. Contact your local and state leaders to share your thoughts on the potential takeover of Fort Worth ISD by TEA. Recently released STAAR scores from 2024-2025 indicate improvement across all grade levels in the district, and Superintendent Molinar has shared a bold plan of action to improve student outcomes in the district, especially in literacy. It is important that people making decisions that will impact our children hear directly from parents with students in Fort Worth ISD. Does our district need state intervention? Do you think our new Superintendent is moving our district in the right direction? Ask your city leaders to share your concerns with state leaders.
📧 Contact 📞
📧 Contact 📞
City Leaders
Mattie Parker, Mayor of Fort Worth Email Here 817-392-6118
Jason Ward, Mayor of Benbrook mayor@benbrook-tx.gov 817-249-6086
Carlos Flores, District 2 Councilmember District2@fortwort, htexas.gov 817-392-8802
Michael Crain, District 3 Councilmember District3@fortworthtexas.gov 817-392-8803
Charles Lauersdorf, District 4 Councilmember District4@fortworthtexas.gov 817-392-8804
Deborah Peoples, District 5 Councilmember deborah.peoples@fortworthtexas.gov 817-392-8805
Dr. Mia Hall, District 6 Councilmember District6@fortworthtexas.gov 817-392-8806
Macy Hill, District 7 Councilmember District7@fortworthtexas.gov 817-392-8807
Chris Nettles, District 8 Councilmember District8@fortworthtexas.gov 817-392-8808
Elizabeth Beck, District 9 Councilmember District9@fortworthtexas.gov 817-392-8809
Alan Blaylock, District 10 Councilmember District10@fortworthtexas.gov 817-392-8810
Jeanette Martinez, District 11 Councilmember District11@fortworthtexas.gov 817-392-8811
State Leaders
Senator District 9 (vacant) Contact Constituent Services at 512-463-0109
Senator Phil King Email Here 512-463-0110
Rep. Ramon Romero, Jr. Email Here 512-463-0740
Rep. Nicole Collier Email Here 512-463-0716
Rep. David Lowe Email Here 512-463-0599
Rep. John McQueeney Email Here 512-463-0608
Rep. Charlie Geren Email Here 512-463-0610
Mike Morath, TEA Commissioner mike.morath@tea.texas.gov 512-463-8985
Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas Email Here 512-463-1782
Resources 📚
Resources 📚
Legislative Priorities
Legislative Priorities
Council Advocacy Events
Council Advocacy Events
Contact Your Legislators!
Contact Your Legislators!
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