The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, results also showed just 33% of third-graders reading at grade level in the Fort Worth Independent School District this year.

8 to hear discussion on the value and importance of literacy, and whether it should be considered a civil right as the city grapples with its reading problem. The free event, consisting of a keynote ...

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill had its third reading, a chance for members to make sure the eventual law is effective, workable ...

In Fort Worth’s public schools, the majority of students are behind in reading. Just 43% of students across all public school campuses in the city limits scored on grade level in reading on this ...

Just one in five Black third-graders scored on grade level in reading on this year’s state test. Hispanic students, who make up about 65% of Fort Worth ISD’s enrollment, also lagged slightly ...

Dorsey-Hollins, who is scheduled to speak during a panel discussion at the reading event, has frequently pointed out a lack of progress among Black students in Fort Worth ISD. Just one in five Black ...