An elementary school in Fort Bend county Texas named after Malala Yousafzai opened this week, celebrating the Pakistani Nobel Peace Prize winner’s unflinching commitment to education for all children.
“This is an important part of the mission statement for our new school named in honor of @Malala. We believe our elementary school students can change the world now!” a Twitter post by Malala Yousafzai Elementary School said as parents, teachers and students looked forward to a quality education for children at the new school.
Malala was just 15 when she was shot by the Taliban for dauntlessly standing up for girls’ right to an education in Pakistan’s Swat valley. The survivor of the militant attack gained worldwide fame and support for her mission, which she continues through UK-based Malala Fund.
This is an important part of the mission statement for our new school named in honor of @Malala. We believe our elementary school students can change the world now! @latewithlilly #MYE #MYEleopards #worldchangers @ZiauddinY https://t.co/Ryd0gHwXYj
— Malala Elementary (@MYE_Leopards) December 20, 2019
She has addressed the United Nations and also spoken at several American institutions.
Malala is a powerful inspiration for millions of children around the world. The MYE school library has books about Malala and Malala’s autobiography “I am Malala” is also part of the collection.
The name of the school was selected through a process on submission of names and the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees voted to name the District’s 51st elementary school Malala Yousafzai Elementary School on December 17, 2018.
Our library is ready for our Leopards! We have a great biography section!! 🤗🧡 #MYE #MYEleopards @LeggettAbouraya pic.twitter.com/GOiF0DXeEv
— Malala Elementary (@MYE_Leopards) December 14, 2019
The school desires to host Malala to honor her and inspire the children.
A large image of Malala is displayed on a wall of the school with her famous call for education “One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.”
My name is Syed Adil Ali and I am an educator here in San Antonio, TX and was born in Karachi, Pakistan but raised in San Antonio! I am so happy to hear that there is an elementary school named after Malala. That is great news! I want to visit this school as soon as possible. Please let me know the address and when I can visit. Currently I work for the Northside Independent School District here in San Antonio, Texas. You may contact me at (210) 995-6322. Sincerely, Syed Ali