# Fort Worth Schools Show Progress on STAAR

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Podcast: [Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/texas-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7842429)
Published: 2026-06-16T14:28:42+00:00
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Fort Worth ISD’s latest STAAR scores reveal encouraging gains—especially in reading and math for middle schoolers—with seventh graders leading the jump in reading and eighth graders soaring in math. While Texas saw bigger statewide gains in math and social studies, Fort Worth avoided reading dips and credits its staff for progress. Still, the district lags behind state averages by double digits in key areas, prompting a $25 million push to support its lowest-performing schools through extended learning and new “Focus” initiatives. With the state’s oversight still in place, this marks the first hopeful sign since takeover—but the work to close the gap is far from over. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/438193e82f26d207

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