Letter from Secretary DeVos Regarding Statewide Assessments
Secretary DeVos Letter to CSSOs 09 03 2020 September 3, 2020 Dear Chief State School Officer: During the past several months, we have experienced unprecedented […]
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Important Message from the Mississippi State Department of Health Regarding Labor Day Holiday Weekend
Message from Dr. Thomas Dobbs, State Health Officer: As we approach the Labor Day holiday weekend, I implore you to take special precautions to prevent […]
State Board of Education Chair: Mississippi Converted Disruption to Educational Opportunity
The year 2020 has without question been the most professionally and personally demanding time for educators, parents, and students in at least the last 50 […]
School Districts Submit Plans to Provide Computer Devices to All Students
Every school district in Mississippi has submitted plans to the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) to provide all public-school students with the technology to learn […]
School Districts Submit Plans to Provide Computer Devices to All Students
Every school district in Mississippi has submitted plans to the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) to provide all public-school students with the technology to learn […]
Updates from the Office of School Improvement
MDE Office of School Improvement Updates for Principals, School Improvement Facilitators, and Superintendents: Updated Frequently Asked Questions – Updated August 31, 2020 Administrator Calendar – […]
Equitable Success through Virtual Chaos – Hanover Research
VIRTUAL STUDENT SUCCESS Innovative and Exemplary Virtual Internships and Job Shadowing Programs – This research brief describes a range of virtual career exploration and development […]
REMINDER: Restart and Recovery Plans
Please note that districts will need to update their District Restart and Recovery Plan Summary periodically as circumstances change. Adjustments to semester start and end […]
Jumpstart Test Prep ACT English Pilot
Application for Jumpstart Test Prep English 2020-2021 School Year Jumpstart ACT Test Prep (Jumpstart), in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), is pleased […]
MDE Training Alert: Text Complexity Training
The Mississippi Department of Education is excited to announce an opportunity to receive professional development on the first key shift in the Mississippi College- and […]