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• Texas principal resigns after backlash from ‘Why Islam' event (dailygazette.com) — A longtime Wylie ISD educator has resigned as principal of Wylie East High School after backlash over a February “Why Islam” lunch event and resurfaced photos from past World Hijab Day activities. District leaders say she faced targeted online harassment, deny promoting any religion, and insist outside political pressure will not dictate Wylie schools’ culture. 
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