In 2024, Fort Worth ISD students scored 11 percentage points lower than Dallas ISD students on the STAAR test. Mayor Mattie Parker called the stats “unacceptable' and is demanding trustees take action.
The mayor of Fort Worth called Fort Worth ISD’s STAAR test results "unacceptable." She’s demanding trustees take action.Mayor Mattie Parker made the comment during Tuesday night’s school board meeting. She also presented trustees with a letter backed by 40 other community leaders addressing the reforms that must be made.Parker said in the spring of 2024, Fort Worth ISD students trailed 11 percentage points behind Dallas ISD students.
"We envision a district where all students are proficient in state assessments, graduates are ready for college careers or the military, and closing the achievement gap for our minority and economically disadvantaged students. Most importantly to support our amazing teachers and administrators in our schools to do the job that we know is so difficult," Mayor Parker said.The mayor said the board needs to adopt a clear and actionable turnaround strategy so students can succeed.
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