Teachers Share Ideas with State Superintendent
Mississippi teachers shared their perspective from the classroom with Dr. Carey Wright, state superintendent of education, during the first round of meetings of the inaugural Mississippi Teacher […]
Articles by Jean Cook
2016 School, District Letter Grades Released
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) on Oct. 20 released letter grades for schools and districts based on Mississippi’s A-F accountability system that evaluates how […]
Farm to Classroom: Third Graders Learn Math, Life Skills on School Farm
Third graders at Pleasant Hill Elementary School in Mississippi’s DeSoto County School District head outdoors every day to deepen their learning by working on their […]
AP Achievement on the Rise
More Mississippi students are taking Advanced Placement (AP) exams and earning qualifying scores for college credit. Highlights from the 2015-16 school year include: 8,207 students […]
IMPACT2- Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP) Program
The Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP) program supports improved student achievement in mathematics through enhanced training for mathematics teachers and enriched instruction for students. The […]
Free Natchez Trace Parkway Education Programs
Natchez Trace Parkway Park staff can visit classroom, or entire classes can visit the Parkway. Funding is available to pay for public school buses, bus drivers, […]
GOT AN ITEM FOR EdUpdate?
To submit information for consideration in the EdUpdate, email the information to Tabatha Burkett at tburkett@mde.k12.ms.us by noon on Monday. Please include a contact name […]
eCYBERMISSION STEM Completion for Students in Grades 6-9
eCYBERMISSION, a web based STEM completion for students in grades 6-9, is offering a free program to students nationwide as part of the Army Education […]
MDE Professional Development Calendar
The Mississippi Department of Education professional development calendar is posted under “Quick Links” in the bottom right hand corner of the MDE homepage. The various offices […]
USDA Income Guidelines for Free and Reduced Price Meals
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) income guidelines for free and reduced price meals served under the Child and Adult Care Food Program, At-Risk After School […]