Excitement filled the air as students, teachers, and community members gathered at Booker T. Washington K-8 School in Birmingham to celebrate a major milestone — the school’s official Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) certification by the National Institute for STEM Education.
For Principal Dr. Antonia Ishman, the national certificate for STEM excellence is more than a sign of the hard work at the school; it also represents a deep commitment to preparing students for the future.
“This honor means that everyone here will forever see the value and importance of STEM throughout their curriculum,” said the principal. “They will see school as more relevant because it’s not just words on a page — they’re living it.”…