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Fort Worth ISD Teacher Faces Possible Termination After Alleged Illegal Immigration Twitter Rant

UPDATE: Fort Worth School Board Terminates Teacher Georgia Clark's Contract After Illegal Immigration Twitter Rant

FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) - A Fort Worth ISD teacher accused of a Twitter rant against illegal immigration will find out Tuesday night if she will keep her job.

In a special meeting, the Fort Worth ISD Board of Trustees will, "take action to approve the proposed termination of Georgia Clark's continuing action for good cause."

Clark is accused of posting a string of anti-illegal immigration comments to President Donald Trump from a now-deleted Twitter account.

FWISD teacher Georgia Clark tweet
FWISD teacher Georgia Clark tweet (courtesy: Twitter)

In a message to parents last week, FWISD Superintendent Kent Scribner said, "There has been much talk in the news and on the Internet about the use of social media by our staff. Our mission is to prepare ALL students for success in college, career and community leadership. Let me reiterate our commitment that every child in the District is welcome and is to be treated with dignity and respect."

 

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