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.
Doctoral candidate seeks input on study to support Hispanic English learners
Dear Mississippi Educators, My name is Laura Lee, and I am a doctoral candidate in Educational Leadership at William Carey ...
Understanding Fractions Institute workshop offered for teachers in grades 3-6
The Center for Mathematics and Science Education at the University of Mississippi is offering a two-day Understanding Fractions professional development ...
Mathematical Concept Progression Guide available to teachers
The Center for Mathematics and Science Education at the University of Mississippi has created a new resource for math teachers ...
Engaging the Whole Brain math workshop for educators set for Feb. 27
In this one-day workshop offered by the Center for Mathematics and Science Education at the University of Mississippi, teachers will ...
Hattiesburg Public School District to host job fair Feb. 7
Hattiesburg Public School District will have a job fair from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 7, 2026 at 301 Mamie ...
Military Star School application deadline is Feb. 15
The new application portal for the Military Star Schools programs opened Friday, Dec. 12 at https://mdek12.org/jrotc/militarystarschool/. Deadline to apply is ...
MCEE announces January 2026 PD and Student Programs
The Mississippi Council of Economic Education (MCEE) announces the following professional development and student programs beginning in January 2026. Teaching ...
Webinars set for Dec. 10 and Dec. 18 regarding textbook adoption
The 2025-26 science adoption results will be announced on Thursday, Dec. 18, at 3:30 p.m. during a 30-minute webinar. During ...
State Board of Education Junior Student Representative applications due Jan. 30
Attention Superintendents, High School Principals, and Counselors: Applications are being accepted for the Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) Junior ...
Director of Districts and Schools of Innovation Educator in Residence position available; Apply by Dec. 23
The Mississippi Department of Education, Office of Special Education is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Director of ...