All of it will be on full display Aug. 11 when Lake Worth ISD’s first full year under state control begins. Ramirez, a longtime Dallas ISD administrator before his hiring, described Lake Worth as having a “small-town feel” but “urban inner-city challenges.” Lake Worth families showed up when participation was accessible, useful and directly tied to their children, parents said. New leaders inherit old questionsSuperintendent Ena Meyers speaks with attendees after a Lake Worth ISD school board meeting April 29. Disclosure: Lake Worth ISD manager Tom Harris is an executive vice president at Hillwood, a financial supporter of the Fort Worth Report.