MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDNews) — Governor Kay Ivey will launch her Back-to-School Tour today with a visit to Carver Elementary and Arts Magnet School in Montgomery, where she will take part in a 9/11 remembrance program.
Ivey’s stop comes as Alabama schools begin a new academic year and as the nation prepares to mark its 250th birthday. The governor said the milestone is a reminder of the importance of raising students to be both good scholars and good citizens.
Montgomery Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Zickeyous Byrd, Carver Elementary Principal Dr. Angela Sampson, and other local leaders are expected to join Ivey at the event.
Education has been a centerpiece of Ivey’s administration. This year, Alabama saw significant gains on the National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as America’s Report Card. The state rose to 32nd in the nation in 2024, climbing from 52nd in 2019. Fourth-grade math scores jumped six points — the largest increase in the country — making Alabama one of only five states to return to pre-pandemic levels in that subject.
