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Fort Worth community pushes to reinstate reassigned principal
By CBS Texas at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
New calls are growing for the reinstatement of a Fort Worth educator. The push comes just weeks after she was promoted to high school principal. A district social media post showing her wearing a hijab sparked online hate and backlash, and within days, the district reassigned her.
Key takeaway The push comes just weeks after she was promoted to high school principal.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The reassignment of the Fort Worth educator has significant implications for Southlake residents, who value diversity and inclusivity in their own school district. As a neighboring community, Southlake's residents may be watching this situation closely, considering the potential impact on their own schools. The fact that online hate and backlash can lead to the reassignment of a principal, just weeks after a promotion, raises questions about the role of social media in shaping district decisions. Southlake's own experiences with diversity and inclusion initiatives may inform their perspective on this issue, and residents may be wondering how their own district would handle a similar situation. The push to reinstate the principal may also spark a broader conversation about the importance of supporting educators from diverse backgrounds, and the need for districts to prioritize inclusivity and respect in the face of online criticism.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? New calls are growing for the reinstatement of a Fort Worth educator. The push comes just weeks after she was promoted to high school principal. A district social media post showing her wearing a hijab sparked online hate and backlash, and within days, the district reassigned her.
When was this published? This article was first published on June 24, 2026 by CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW and curated for Southlake News readers.
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