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Religious leaders, educators call for reinstatement of Muslim Fort Worth ISD principal
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Marissa Greene , as published by Fort Worth Report
· May 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The educator, Shayma Alzubi, had been appointed as the new principal of Western Hills High School.
A Muslim educator in Fort Worth was recently reassigned from her role as principal after her hiring announcement sparked online backlash. The educator, Shayma Alzubi, had been appointed as the new principal of Western Hills High School. Community members are now calling for her reinstatement.
Religious leaders, educators, and activists are among those advocating for her return to the principal position. Further details on the situation and the calls for reinstatement are available from the Fort Worth Report.
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Category: safety Published: May 29, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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