A former middle school teacher who served as New Mexico’s secretary of education will oversee Fort Worth ISD as Texas takes control .

Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath on Thursday appointed Christopher Ruszkowski as FWISD’s conservator, marking the first step in the state taking over the 67,500-student district .

“Throughout my three decades in education, I’ve been honored to take on unique roles during critical inflection points for schools, states and organizations,” Ruszkowski said in a statement. “This conservator appointment is another opportunity to engage in public service of the highest calling. I look forward to working with district leadership in service of the students, teachers and community of Fort Worth.”

In a Nov. 6 letter to Superintendent Karen Molinar and tr

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