While there are several things in public school districts that don’t work and need improvement there are GOOD things too. Cutting essential jobs for SPED and dual language learners is not only going to hurt the students, but also put more strain on the teachers that are still there. Our teachers are already overwhelmed and lack full administrative support in some districts which is why we have a teacher shortage. Fort Worth ISD, along with other districts need to slow down, consider community input, and think about what is best for our students AND educators.
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Jessica McHale-Rutherford
Region 4 President 2025-26
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-01-2026
From: Michael Spurlin
Subject: After an hours-long meeting, Fort Worth ISD managers vote to close bilingual campus, cut some staff
The Fort Worth ISD board of managers unanimously voted to reduce staff, shut down International Newcomer Academy, and speed up the closure of De Zavala Elementary at a board meeting Tuesday night. These decisions are all connected to the state's takeover of Fort Worth ISD, and the new leadership plans to overhaul district operations to increase campus ratings. During a nearly eight-hour meeting, dozens of speakers took to the podium to try to save International Newcomer Academy. This specialized campus focuses on teaching English as a second language to emerging bilingual students.
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Michael Spurlin
ATPE
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