New Fort Worth Superintendent Launches Bold Reforms to Top Texas Rankings
Peter Licata took over as superintendent of Fort Worth Independent School District just two months ago. The Florida native arrived with no prior ties to the district but has already introduced sweeping changes. His reforms aim to lift the district’s ranking and make it the top urban school system in Texas. Licata launched the ELEVATE campus model to boost resources at the district’s 19 lowest-performing schools. Each of these campuses now receives an extra $2.5 to $3 million in funding. Teacher salaries at these schools start at $100,000, a significant increase.
The superintendent also closed the International Newcomer Academy and restructured dozens of district-wide roles. Many teachers at struggling campuses were asked to reapply for their jobs, which has put pressure on staff morale. Licata defended these moves, arguing they are necessary to improve performance.
Further changes include hiring more support services and upgrading technology. He also plans to increase printing costs, shifting back toward traditional learning materials. Despite criticism, Licata insists his goal remains clear: to transform Fort Worth into Texas’s leading urban school district. The district’s reforms have already reshaped staffing and funding across its schools. With higher pay for teachers and extra resources for struggling campuses, the changes are designed to raise academic standards. Licata’s approach will be closely watched as the district’s performance is measured in the coming years.
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