Fort Worth ISD families weigh school choices amid state takeover, new leadership – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Fort Worth ISD families weigh school choices amid state takeover, new leadership  NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Fort Worth ISD families are weighing high school options and specialized programs at the Choice Expo as the district goes through major changes. Big decisions are ahead for Fort Worth ISD families as they start planning for the next school year. The district held its annual Choice Expo, giving students and parents a chance to explore specialized educational programs in fields such as law enforcement and medical science. NBC 5’s Tahera Rahman spoke with families exploring their options and making decisions about their children’s education. Fort Worth ISD families are weighing their options for next school year at a time when the district itself is facing significant change. At the district’s annual Choice Expo, students and parents got a closer look at specialized programs offered across FWISD, from world languages to honors courses and opportunities to earn college credit.

The decision about where their children will learn comes against the backdrop of a state takeover and changes following Tuesday’s election. Eighth grader Emilia Goodbaster came to the expo to do homework on her perfect high school. “Yesterday I went on a tour of I.M. Terrell and I think that was my favorite school so far,” Emilia said. “I want to travel the world one day and I want to be able to understand people in other continents,” Fuentes said. The