State Board to Consider Eliminating U.S. History Assessment
The Commission on School Accreditation voted unanimously on Aug. 19 to accept the recommendation of the Mississippi Testing Task Force and to recommend the Mississippi State […]
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Mississippi State Fair Field Trip Opportunity – Oct. 11
The Mississippi State Fair will offer a special Field Trip Day for every school in the state. On Friday, October 11 the State Fair will […]
Literacy-Based Promotion Act Social Media Playbook: English and Spanish Versions Available
This Social Media Playbook is designed to leverage digital media channels to drive awareness and increase the reach of Mississippi’s statewide K-3 literacy campaign. The […]
Parents, Educators, Community Partners and Policy Makers: Register for the Mississippi Literacy Summit Sept. 13-14
Registration is open for the Mississippi Literacy Summit scheduled for Sept. 13-14 at the Jackson Convention Center. The event is free and has a schedule […]
Student Achievement on Statewide Assessments Reaches All-time High
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released today statewide results from the 2018-19 Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP), which shows student achievement has reached an […]
MDE Office of Early Childhood Launches Family Engagement Guidance and Toolkit
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Early Childhood launched today the family engagement framework, or guidance, and toolkit to assist schools and communities […]
Census 2020: Shape your future. Start here
The 2020 Census is fast approaching. As an educator or education supporter, you are always striving to do your part to create a brighter future […]
LETRS 3rd Edition Training
8.8.19 LETRS_MS_MDE_Flyer_2019_R8 The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), through the Office of Elementary Education and Reading, is offering LETRS 3rd Edition Training. LETRS 3rd Edition bridges meaningful research into practical […]
MDE Office of Professional Development – Free Online Courses
Registration for Free Online Courses Begins July 29 The Mississippi Department of Education, through the Office of Professional Development, is excited to announce open registration for our […]
Accountability and Licensure Guidelines Administrative Procedures Act (APA) Notices
Administrative Procedures Act (APA): There are two new APA postings that were approved by the SBE for the Office of Accountability. On July 18, 2019, […]