Years of warning signs, little urgency: How Lake Worth ISD ended up under state control

The pre-K students barely looked up when Lake Worth ISD’s superintendent entered their classroom in late February.

One child traced over letters already written on a board. Another sat on the floor fitting together pieces of plastic pipe. Across the room, teacher Karey Bennett worked with a small group while the other children moved independently between stations.

All while the superintendent watched…

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