Matthew Sgroi

1 week ago | fortworthreport.org | Matthew Sgroi

Led by an 8-point gain among Fort Worth ISD third and fourth graders, reading performance improved across most grade levels in Fort Worth-area school districts, according to newly released spring 2025 results from the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR. The Texas Education Agency released June 17 the results for third- through eighth-grade reading and math tests, plus science and social studies scores.

1 week ago | fortworthreport.org | Matthew Sgroi

Aurora Morgan, an incoming fifth grader from South Euless Elementary, was recognized May 2, 2025, as the local, district and national winner of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Essay Contest. Her assignment involved researching the life of Juana Navarro Alsbury, a notable survivor of the Alamo. In her essay, Aurora eloquently detailed Juana’s fascinating history, family connections and her contributions to the Texas Revolution.

1 week ago | fortworthreport.org | Matthew Sgroi

In their graduation speeches, the Arlington Heights High School valedictorian and salutatorian thanked their teachers, their parents and their coaches. But the pair also thanked each other. Of course, they would. Nicholas and Justin Morales are brothers. Twins, to be exact. They graduated first and second in their class of more than 400 students. They’re also teammates, scene partners and, soon, Texas A&M Aggies.

2 weeks ago | fortworthreport.org | Matthew Sgroi

Fort Worth ISD trustees Anne Darr, Anael Luebanos and Kevin Lynch had one word on their minds for next year’s budget: sustainability. On June 10, the Fort Worth ISD board unanimously approved a $1 billion budget for the 2025-26 school year — with a $43.6 million deficit. The shortfall will draw down the district’s reserves from 135 days of operating funds to just over 118. That’s still above the Government Finance Officers Association’s recommended 90-day threshold.

2 weeks ago | fortworthreport.org | Matthew Sgroi

Karen Molinar didn’t wait. Just hours after the Texas Education Agency released early state testing data, the Fort Worth ISD superintendent brought results straight to the school board — including results not yet public. Third-, fourth- and fifth-grade reading scores are rising, Molinar told trustees at a June 10 board meeting. Middle school results improved slightly, too. But for a district under state pressure to improve, Molinar and trustees are hopeful recent instructional changes will pay off.