César Chávez Elementary in Fort Worth stands out for its culture of high expectations and commitment to student-centered learning, driving its rapid improvement. Principal Monica Ordaz believes "Culture trumps strategy," contributing to the school's success as the

IDEA Edgecliff College Prep is redefining possibilities for Fort Worth middle schoolers. In 2025, 61% of students achieved grade level in Reading and 48% in Math, ranking Edgecliff among the top-performing schools for economically disadvantaged students in the area. Principal

Yesterday, we released our 2025 Cultivating Hope: Fort Worth Bright Spot Schools report. Coupled with that report, each school was given the opportunity to share what makes their school special through a video. Watch this clip, then head over to our website to watch the full

The wait is over: our new report “Cultivating Hope: Fort Worth Bright-Spot Schools” is now available. Data from the Similar Schools Model shows huge variation in outcomes—even among Fort Worth schools with nearly identical demographics, some up to 40+ points. Click here to read

Have you had a chance to watch the newest episode of Paying Attention? Mayor Parker shares reflections on the city’s priorities, her hopes for Fort Worth’s future, and the realities of governing in an era when public trust and civility are often in short supply. Check out this

The newest episode of Paying Attention is out now. Mayor Mattie Parker sits down with Brent to discuss the future she envisions for Fort Worth, governing in a divisive environment, and what that may mean for those who choose public service in the future. Watch the full

Fort Worth school officials meet with TEA after state takeover announcement. Read the article from Fort Worth Star Telegram here:

The Texas ban on cell phones in classrooms kicked in this year. In the latest episode of Paying Attention, FWISD Superintendent Karen Molinar discusses what she's seeing at the district and how students are responding. Catch the full episode here: https://t.co/U1lRjuqKzu or

FWISD Superintendent Dr. Karen Molinar joins Brent Beasley for part 2 of Paying Attention. They talk about school closures, planning for the future, and how the Texas cellphone ban is changing classroom culture. Watch here → https://t.co/fMBY8DSubh #FWISD #Education #Texas

The Texas Education Agency has announced it will take over Fort Worth ISD. We know this news raises many questions. FWEP created a community FAQ to help explain what this means for students, families, and our city. ➡️ Read more: : https://t.co/S3M97WDRvS

In the newest episode of Paying Attention, Fort Worth @MayorMattie joins Brent to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Fort Worth students from current academic results to postsecondary achievements and why that should matter to the community as a whole. We hope

Dr. Molinar is not one to stop working on academic achievement while the @TEA takeover of FW ISD looms in the future. She sets the example of continuing to work and focus on improving academics, regardless of what is happening. Listen to Episode 2 of Paying Attention now out on

A @TEA STEM trailer visited Crowley ISD to give students the opportunity to learn science and have a little fun. https://t.co/BwKcOckP42

Last week, the Fort Worth Education Partnership hosted our 2nd Annual Fall Education Convening — a gathering of community leaders, educators, and partners united by one mission: ensuring every child in Fort Worth, regardless of zip code, has access to a high-quality public

In the latest episode of FWEP's podcast, Paying Attention, Dr. Karen Molinar, FW ISD Superintendent, joins Brent to discuss instructional changes implemented at the district, the impacts of those changes, and offers her perspective on the Texas Education Agency’s potential

Have you had the opportunity to catch the premiere episode of the brand-new FWEP podcast, "Paying Attention"? If you haven't tuned in yet, now is the perfect moment to do so before the second episode, featuring Dr. Karen Molinar, the esteemed Superintendent of Fort Worth ISD,

Numbers matter, but kids matter more. As FWEP COO Leila Santillán says: “I know and appreciate that every kid we are talking about is someone's whole world.” Hear more in Episode 1 of Paying Attention: The Numbers Tell a Story: Fort Worth Students After Graduation. Watch the

Why Paying Attention? Because when it comes to our kids, the numbers matter — but the stories behind them matter more. 🎧 Episode 1 is live: Brent Beasley & Leila Santillán talk through our new High School and Beyond report and what it really means for Fort Worth students.

In this article, @SilasAllen1 with @startelegram chatted with FWEP CEO Brent Beasley and COO Leila Santillán about our new High School and Beyond report, released on Monday. Read the story here: https://t.co/aMsrcLqn7M Read the full report here:

⚠️ Less than 1 in 5 Fort Worth students earn a college degree 6 years after high school. The aspirations are there—but the outcomes aren’t. 📖 Read the High School and Beyond report: https://t.co/DFQajAK1YC