FORT WORTH, Texas — While the Texas Education Agency (TEA) officially took over the Fort Worth ISD in October 2025, it only recently named the new Superintendent and Board of Managers for the district.
Longtime Florida educator Dr. Peter B. Licata is the new superintendent. He will work under a 21-day interim contract until the board formally approves the hiring.
State Rep. Ramón Romero Jr. (D-District 90) agrees with the national search that led to Dr. Licata’s hire. And the Democrat says he’s giving the educator the benefit of the doubt after hearing one thing…