Paying Attention

Brent Beasley, CEO of Fort Worth Education Partnership, speaks with guests about topics such as education, current events, Fort Worth, and the paths that led them to where they are now.

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Paying Attention

Mayor Parker on how city and district leadership can align to deliver for kids

October 15, 2025 • Fort Worth Education Partnership • Season 1 • Episode 3

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker joins Brent on the latest episode of Paying Attention to talk about public education in our city.

They have a back-and-forth conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing Fort Worth students, what led her to raise awareness about the educational outcomes of students in Fort Worth ISD last fall, the changes in FWISD over the past year, the possibility of state takeover, and how city and school leadership can collaborate to drive change.