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    Schools form the backbone of any community. We focus on public and private schools that are located in 76109 and draw their students from the area. We report on issues within individual schools as well as Fort Worth ISD. We also cover major news from TCU, Tarleton State and Tarrant County College.

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    • Lily B. Clayton Elementary School
    • R.L. Paschal High School
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    • W.P. McLean Sixth Grade Center
    FWCD students recently took a field trip to Veale Ranch in Fort Worth.
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    Fort Worth Country Day introduces new learning program

    By Amanda Aguilar | January 13, 2017

    FWCD seeks to develop positive skills in students through a new program called Fort Worth Country Day 4-H. Continue Reading

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    New literacy initiative rolled out in Fort Worth ISD

    By Tobi Carter | January 11, 2017

    Fort Worth Independent School District has begun a new literacy initiative aimed to have all third graders reading by 2025. Continue Reading

    A woman reads to children at the Southwest Regional Library.
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    Coming soon to the Southwest Regional Library

    By Daniela Mendoza | December 21, 2016

    The Fort Worth Library is preparing the programs for the Spring 2017 chapter. Continue Reading

    Students getting ready to paint.
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    Student mural unveiling December 10th at Ramey Market

    By William Konig | December 9, 2016

    High school students worked on a mural to help improve their community. Continue Reading

    Patti Sikes (third from the left) stands with other Paschal High School faculty.
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    Paschal High School teacher wins excellence award

    By Morgan Heinrich | December 5, 2016

    A local high school teacher was honored with the title Chair of Teaching Excellence. Continue Reading

    One of the many books used during bilingual story time.
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    Language diversity at the Southwest Regional Library

    By Daniela Mendoza | December 4, 2016

    Bilingual story time is offered at the Southwest Regional Library every Monday at 4 p.m. and Spanish books are available for check out at the library. Continue Reading

    A.J. Bowman-Shelton reviewing the sign language for words the families learned at the last workshop.
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    Fort Worth families learn sign language

    By Daniela Mendoza | November 15, 2016

    Families are getting the opportunity to learn sign language during this four-week program to better communicate with their children. Continue Reading

    Sam Schaefer, Bella Shope, Cruz Shope, and Campbell Schaefer.
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    Paschal High School students discuss owning a clothing company

    By Alexa McBride | November 14, 2016

    Four high school students are the owners and managers of a clothing company in Fort Worth. Continue Reading

    The Boys and Girls club offers a safe place for children in low-income neighborhoods to play.
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    Boys and Girls Club of Greater Fort Worth offers children refuge in impoverished neighborhoods

    By Shane Battis | October 25, 2016

    The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Fort Worth is a safe place for children living in impoverished and sometimes dangerous neighborhoods. Continue Reading

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