The EdUpdate section of Mississippi Achieves includes announcements for educators and district leaders about professional development, events, resources, grants and awards.
To submit information for consideration in EdUpdate, email it to Tabatha Burkett at tburkett@mdek12.org by noon on Monday. Information must be submitted in a Word document. You may include links, flyers or PDF documents with your Word document. Please include a contact name and an email or phone number with each item.
Seniors can apply for Diane Whitt Scholarship
The Tupelo Elvis Presley Fan Club is announcing the The Diane Wilson Whitt Scholarship opportunity available to graduating high school ...
2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Recognition Program update
The U.S. Department of Education has not yet released information for the 2026 cycle of the U.S. Presidential Scholars Recognition ...
Applications open until Jan. 16 for Mississippi Principal Corps
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and become a transformative leader in education? The University ...
Collaborate with other math leaders at 14th Annual Mathematics Specialist Conference; Register by Oct. 15
The Center for Mathematics and Science Education will host the 14th Annual Mathematics Specialist Conference Oct. 27 in Oxford. This ...
Trainings for coaches, teachers offered in Oxford in late October
Coaching Greatness, October 28, Oxford- Insight Park-https://nmec.msresaservices.com/FG-CoachingGreatness_Oxford Calling all coaches! In this training, you’ll learn skills and tools for building ...
Oxford School District invites all to Fall Teacher Recruitment Day on Oct. 25
The Oxford School District is seeking outstanding teachers to join its team! Individuals can learn more about district schools by ...
Administrators: FBI Community Outreach offers guidance to protect students from financial sextortion
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Safe and Orderly Schools in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation – ...
Global Space Challenge open to middle, high school students Oct. 3-10
Led by Dr. Greg Chamitoff, a former NASA Astronaut, Global Space Challenge 2025 gives middle and high-school students an incredible ...
ATLAS Industry Roundtable discussions begin Nov. 3
The Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) and the Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) will host a series of ATLAS (Accelerated Training and ...
Thrive Conference registration deadline is Sept. 25
The Thrive Conference will be held Oct. 1–3, at the Jackson Convention Complex in Jackson, Mississippi. Registration will close at ...