Provide Feedback on Science Standards for Mississippi: Jan. 20-Feb. 24
Feedback is now being accepted for the Mississippi College and Career Ready Standards (MCCRS) for Science through an online public comment forum. The forum will be open […]
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Meridian and Lauderdale County School Districts Partner to Share Family Guides for Student Success
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) – Educators throughout the state are attempting to reach beyond the classroom walls. The Mississippi Department of Education wants to get parents involved […]
Math in Action: Higher Expectations, Higher Achievement
Della Davidson Elementary School in the Oxford School District has fully embraced the Mississippi College and Career Ready Standards. Teachers, administrators and students are achieving […]
Clinton Junior Earns Perfect Score on ACT
CLINTON — When Tanner DeYoung found out that he scored perfect on the American College Test, he texted his whole family with the news. “I […]
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 representatives from MS schools present […]
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 in life and lead the […]
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 contains key data points about […]
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) offers to high school students. […]
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 el Éxito de Los Alumnos. […]
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 that showed the school readiness […]