2020-21 Mississippi Teacher Council Application Available
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is now accepting applications for the 2020-21 Mississippi Teacher Advisory Council (MTAC). The purpose of the MTAC is to […]
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Phonics First
Phonics First K-5 and 6-12 Literacy Courses School closures and the need for social distancing related to COVID-19 have caused the cancellation of in-person Phonics […]
Students with Additional Needs in Remote Learning Environments
Benetech, Bridge Multimedia and CAST are joining forces to bring you this very special “unconference” with support from the Department of Education, Office of Special […]
New Web-based Tool for Early Childhood Educators and Families
New Web-based Tool for Early Childhood Educators and Families The University of Denver’s Marisco Institute offers a free resource for teachers, home visitors, and parents […]
MDE COVID-19 Guidance to Districts as of May 14, 2020
REQUIRED ACTIONS FOR SUPERINTENDENTS DUE TODAY: Digital Access Surveys for Families and School Employees As school closures continue and as the state develops plans to direct […]
Equity considerations and distance learning during COVID-19
Southern Education Foundation_Covid19 Distance Learning Equity Brief Government officials are taking swift public health actions to slow the rapidly spreading COVID-19pandemic. By the end of […]
Additional Resources for Districts Serving English Learners (ELs)
EL team members from the Mississippi Department of Education recently held two EL Check-In Meetings for district personnel working with EL students around the state. […]
MDE COVID-19 Guidance to Districts as of May 13, 2020
NEWS State Superintendent of Education Presents Statewide Digital Learning Plan to Mississippi Legislature REQUIRED ACTIONS FOR SUPERINTENDENTS DUE MAY 14: Digital Access Surveys for […]
Release of FY21 Preliminary Allocations
SY2020-2021 Preliminary Title I 1003 Allocations FY21 Preliminary Allocation Table Summary The Offices of Grants Management, Federal Programs and School Improvement are pleased to announce […]
CARES Act Waiver Public Notice
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Waivers The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is seeking public comment on waivers submitted and approved by […]