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Mattie Parker: “The Data will likely inform what Mike Morath decides to do…”

Featuring: Mattie Parker, Republican | Mayor of Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker on Fort Worth ISD takeover | Full press conference

Published October 23, 2025 | Video Starts at 04:26

What do you think is the likelihood? I'm not a good gambler. I do not know. All I can tell you is that The Data will likely inform what Mike Morath decides to do here. It'll be a robust process that he'll undertake to interview different leaders that are capable of being a turnaround superintendent. (04:26–04:32)

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Asserts that data will likely influence Mike Morath's decisions regarding Fort Worth ISD.

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“Over 70,000 students call Fort Worth ISD home.”
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“We still have 20 campuses across the city in Fort Worth ISD that are failing.”
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“There is an appeals process that the current board of trustees may decide to undertake.”
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“He has a legal mandate, by the way, with the Texas Legislature as well.”
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“The reality is, right now, not every single student, every single zip code in Fort Worth has access to a great education.”
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“My support both in education policy work in Austin has been effective, and I know that for sure.”
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“We've had some big economic development wins just in the last few months.”
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“An incredibly high percentage of higher education graduates every single year across DFW.”
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“The reality we're facing in Fort Worth is not unique to other large urban areas across the country.”
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“Houston ISD is not an apples to apples example. Partly because of the TEA ratings.”
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“I don't consider this a takeover because ultimately the leadership of the district will still remain in the hands of the city of Fort Worth…”
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