Fort Worth ISD’s interim superintendent shares plan to improve student learning [Video]

FORT WORTH, Texas – The Fort Worth Independent School District’s newest leader plans to improve student academic performance.

Interim Superintendent Karen Molinar told school board members that if something doesn’t change, nearly three-quarters of all students will perform below grade level on the upcoming STAAR exam in the spring, meaning many are behind in reading and math.

One of the plans moving forward is a strategy for student behavior, which focuses on student messaging instead of communications strictly from the district.

“Student behavior is not just behavior. It’s also engagement. How do we engage those students? How do they feel? I’m proud to be, you know, part of Carroll Peak. I’m proud to be a Rolling Hills Bobcat,” Molinar said. “They have to be proud of where they go and be a part of that campus,” Molinar said.

The interim superintendent said the district will use student achievement data to identify and help underperforming students.

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