Elementary, Teacher

MDE Answers New Questions From Teachers

Is the writing portion of the MAP scored by computer? No, the writing is human scored by trained scorers with ...

Allison Ruhl of Madison Builds Literacy Stepping Stones and Wins Milken Educator Award with $25,000

Trained in early literacy development, first-grade teacher Allison Ruhl builds the educational foundation children need to advance in school, succeed ...

Superintendent’s Annual Report for 2015-16 is Now Available

The Mississippi Department of Education 2015-16 Superintendent’s Annual Report is now available. View the report online at www.mdek12.org/MBE/R2017. The report ...
Career, High School, JROTC

JROTC Promotes Leadership & Academic Success

The Rankin County School District provides an outstanding example of the opportunities that Mississippi’s Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) ...
Elementary, STEM

Parents: Family Guides Now Available in Spanish

Spanish versions of the Family Guide for Student Success booklets are now available. The Spanish versions are called Guía Familiar Para ...

Monroe County School District Leaders Featured in ‘District Administration’ Magazine

Monroe County School District superintendent Scott Cantrell and deputy superintendent Brian Jernigan are featured in a recent issue of District Administration magazine ...
Elementary

Data Drives Pre-K Launch in Pearl Public School District

The Pearl Public School District fast-tracked its plans to open a 4-year-old pre-K program after district leaders saw hard data ...
Teacher, Career, STEM, High School

Madison Career and Technical Center Provides 21st Century Learning

The Madison Career and Technical Center in Mississippi’s Madison County School District provides a great example of what career and ...

Mississippi Named Campaign for Grade-Level Reading State

Mississippi officials announced today that they will launch a statewide Campaign for Grade-Level Reading initiative to encourage nonprofits, business leaders ...
High School, STEM, Career

Mississippi’s First Early College High School: GTECHS

The Golden Triangle Early College High School (GTECHS) is Mississippi’s first early college high school. Opening in fall 2015, GTECHS ...

Mississippi School for the Blind Weekly Fundraiser

Pie Five Pizza in Flowood is donating $2 to MSB for every pizza and drink order for customers with a ...

State Superintendent Named President-Elect of CCSSO Board of Directors

The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) has elected Dr. Carey Wright, state superintendent of education, president-elect of its ...