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FWISD parents, educators protest Muslim principal’s reassignment at board meeting
By Marissa Greene at Fort Worth Report
· June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Parents, educators and community leaders gathered at the Fort Worth ISD school board meeting Monday evening to voice opposition to the district reassigning a Muslim principal from her position. FWISD reassigned Shayma Alzubi from becoming Western Hills High School’s new principal days after the anno
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The controversy surrounding Shayma Alzubi's reassignment as principal of Western Hills High School has brought attention to the delicate balance between free speech and district policies in Fort Worth ISD. As a district that serves a diverse student body, FWISD must navigate complex issues of cultural sensitivity and community expectations. The fact that a majority of speakers at the school board meeting opposed Alzubi's reassignment suggests that many in the community value diversity and inclusivity in their school leadership. The district's social media policy and its application to staff will likely be scrutinized in the coming weeks, particularly in light of concerns that Alzubi's views on social justice issues may have contributed to her reassignment. As the investigation into Alzubi's social media activity continues, the community will be watching to see how FWISD balances its commitment to free speech with its responsibility to maintain a neutral and respectful learning environment.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 2, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
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What is this story about? Parents, educators and community leaders gathered at the Fort Worth ISD school board meeting Monday evening to voice opposition to the district reassigning a Muslim principal from her position. FWISD reassigned Shayma Alzubi from becoming Western Hills High School’s new principal days after the anno
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