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Here's why Fort Worth ISD has to pay former superintendent more than half a million dollars
FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth ISD will have to pay more than $500,000 to buy out outgoing Superintendent Dr. Angelica Ramsey. The board voted 8-1 to accept Ramsey's resignation on Sept. 24, and her resignation went into effect Tuesday. As a part of the resignation agreement between Ramsey and the district, Fort Worth ISD will pay her two installments of $247,961.58, the first of which will be paid out this week.
Tarrant County's public health director calls for smartphone ban in classrooms
FORT WORTH – Dr. W. Brian Byrd admits a lot has changed since his kids had cellphones in school. Theories that the devices may be less fruitful than fun, he said, are now backed by research."As the public health director, I have a very keen interest in how our kids' mental health is doing," Byrd said.Byrd, Tarrant County's top health official, penned a letter to parents, teachers and community members stating that "the rise of social media exposure has caused an increase in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and suicide among our children."The health official said he supports Surgeon General...
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