Postponed: Mississippi Connects Virtual Summit
MS Connects Summit Postponed As you are all probably aware, we are anticipating extreme weather conditions tomorrow which will likely result in widespread power outages […]
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Jan. 29 Deadline Reminder: Mississippi Administrator, Teacher, and Parent of the Year Application Submission
2021 MS Administrator of the Year Application 2021 MS Teacher of the Year Application Parent of the Year 2021 Application Greetings District Superintendents, I hope […]
Further Clarification on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and Administrative Leave for School Employees
The requirement to provide paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) expired Dec. 31, 2020. However, school districts may voluntarily choose to […]
English Learner Virtual Office Hours
Staff from the MDE Offices of Federal Programs, Student Assessment and Elementary Education and Reading are hosting monthly virtual office hours every second Wednesday from […]
MDE Literacy Coach Recruitment: Apply by February 5
The Office of Elementary Education and Reading, Division of Literacy is currently seeking qualified educators with expertise in literacy to support schools across the state in improving […]
Save the Date and Call for Proposals: Virtual Innovative Leadership Summit 2021 – February 8
The Research and Curriculum Unit, in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education, is inviting school leaders, counselors, teacher leaders, and educational stakeholders from across […]
Hanover Research
Student and Family Supports Charting the Course Forward: Planning Your District Reopening Strategy Amid COVID-19 – To reopen schools safely and effectively, districts must have […]
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Update
Please be advised the employee paid leave entitlements related to the coronavirus in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act expired Dec. 31, 2020. Background about […]
Notice of Public Comment Regarding Waiver Request to U.S. Department of Education
Notice of Public Comment Regarding Waiver Request to U.S. Department of Education The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is requesting a waiver from the U. […]
School Board Meeting Attendance Annual Report: Due Feb. 8
Pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. § 37-6-13, the School Board Meeting Attendance Annual Report is due each year. Please complete and sign the report form […]