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.
MAHPERD Summer Workshop set for July 20 in Starkville
The Mississippi Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD) Summer Workshop is set for Monday, July 20, in ...
NASA TechRise Student Challenge offers exciting opportunity for students in 6th-12th grade
The 2026-27 NASA TechRise Student Challenge for sixth-12th grade students includes information sessions for your department or organization upon request, ...
MDE reminds districts of important deadlines for Dropout Prevention and Graduation Restructuring Plans
School districts are reminded of the annual requirements related to dropout prevention planning. Pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. § 37-13-80, ...
Revised Administrator Professional Growth System standards summer training available
The revised Administrator Professional Growth System standards will be effective with the 2026-2027 school year. Therefore, the Mississippi Department of ...
Teaching the Trade – Investing for Future Financial Success workshop set for July 9
Mississippi Council on Economic Education will offer a workshop titled Teaching the Trade - Investing for Future Financial Success - ...
Office of Special Education seeks candidates for IEP Specialist; Apply by June 30
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Special Education is seeking competitive applications from qualified candidates for the Educator‑in‑Residence ...
USM’s School of Human Development, Family Science offers master’s program
The University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Human Development and Family Science offers a fully online Master of Science program ...
Civil Rights Through an Economic Lens educator workshop happening July 7-8; Register by July 2
Description: In Jackson, the Civil Rights movement is part of the fabric of the city. During this engaging workshop with ...
Office of Special Education seeks applicants for Literacy Coach (4-8); Apply by June 23
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Special Education is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of (SSIP) State ...
Office of Special Education seeks applicants for Plan Coordinator; Apply by June 16
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Special Education is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of (SSIP) State ...