In Fort Worth, Texas, the Independent School District has reassigned Shayma Alzubi, the newly appointed principal of Western Hills High School, following the discovery of controversial social media posts from her past. Alzubi, who has served the district for over a decade, most recently as an assistant principal at Southwest High School, was selected for her new role last week.

Social Media Controversy

The district announced that it was made aware of several social media posts by Alzubi that prompted an investigation. Among the posts under scrutiny is one from January that appeared to defend Sharia Law by comparing it to other religious ethics, such as biblical principles. Additional posts include a 2021 repost supporting COVID mask mandates, a photo with a Black Lives Matter banner, and a captioned image stating, “Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine.”

District’s Response

Fort Worth ISD stated that these posts do not align with its social media policy and expectations for staff. The district emphasized its commitment to providing a high-quality education without personal political perspectives influencing the classroom environment. As a taxpayer-funded entity, the district serves a diverse community with a variety of perspectives.

Support and Allegations

Supporters of Alzubi argue that her reassignment is an act of religious discrimination. They claim that her selection as principal was based on her skills and experience, and that backlash from “multiple right-wing bloggers” followed the announcement due to her being a “visibly Muslim woman.” A news conference is planned by her supporters at the Islamic Unity Center in Fort Worth to address these concerns.

Original reporting: Dallas – Ft. Worth Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.