How Birmingham’s Washington K-8 Became One of Alabama’s Most Improved Schools

How Birmingham’s Washington K-8 Became One of Alabama’s Most Improved SchoolsBy Alaina Bookman | abookman@al.comStudents from Washington K-8 School, one of Alabama’s most improved Turnaround Schools, were recognized this month by Gov. A Washington K-8 staff member said she believes student outcomes will only continue to improve. In 2022, Ivey launched the Turnaround Schools Initiative, which targets 15 of the state’s persistently lowest-performing schools and the surrounding communities. Washington K-8 School in Birmingham moved … all the way to a ‘B’. Sanders said the improvements seen at Washington K-8 is also in part due to the school’s educators, community partnerships and dedication.