One Amazing Girl

One of my students sent me a link to this video, and it's truly amazing.  I realized that I haven't paid any attention to this blog for a very long time, and this is a great story to get back into it.  She was shot by terrorists because she wanted to go to school.  What a sick group of people!  She is a hero, a visionary, and extremely brave.  I really look forward to seeing how this girl will impact the world in her lifetime.  Imagine the heights she might be able to achieve over the next few decades.  I was thrilled to hear her talk about how her father influenced her, we need more men in the world who will support both their sons and their daughters.  Her maturity and articulation at such a young age are what really make her stand out.

"Education is the power for women, and that is why the terrorists are afraid of education."

It is sad, however, to hear how she has received a lot of criticism back home, instead of a groundswell of support.  The NY Times has a story today on this that is worth reading.