Articles by Communications Team

MDE Graduation Ceremony Guidance Developed in Collaboration with the State Health Officer (Effective Date 5/25/2020) School districts are urged to be thoughtful and careful in […]

This Fact Sheet outlines States’ responsibilities to English learners (ELs) and their parents1 during the extended school closures and, in some cases, the move to remote […]

TEACHERS 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 […]

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 […]

REQUIRED ACTIONS FOR SUPERINTENDENTS DUE TODAY: Learning-at-Home and Summer Enrichment Plan We appreciate the time you took in early April to respond to the initial request […]

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 […]

View the School Decision Tool published May 15 on the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/index.html The purpose of the tool is to assist administrators in making (re)opening […]

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 […]

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Child Exploitation Investigations Unit (CEIU) is now offering virtual presentations for school systems and youth […]

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 […]