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 Thursday. 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.

Mississippi Connects Summit Rescheduled for March 23-25
Due to the winter weather, The Mississippi Connects Summit originally scheduled for February 15 has been reformatted and rescheduled to ...
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Educational Literacy Summit—Prioritize Growth for Every Reader
Educational Literacy Summit Prioritizing Proficiency and Growth for Every Reader March 10 and 24; April 13, 22, and 29 11:00 am - ...
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Hand Sanitizer Distribution Schedule Beginning March 1
2nd Round Hand Sanitizer Distribution Hand Sanitizer Distribution Schedule to Districts Dear Superintendents, Please find attached the schedule for distribution ...
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Teachers and School/District Employees Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Starting March 1
Beginning March 1, 2021, teachers, staff and employees in K-12, preschool or childcare settings will be added to the groups eligible ...
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PREPS “On Demand” Virtual Conference March 5 – 31
PREPS “ON DEMAND” VIRTUAL CONFERENCE DATES- MARCH 5 - MARCH 31 – Sessions will be available for participants to watch ...
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Dyslexia Grant Announcement
MDE Dyslexia Grant: Services for Students with Dyslexia and Related Disorders The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is seeking competitive written ...
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PROOF OF RESIDENCY FOR RETURNING STUDENTS
As part of your registration process, pursuant to Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) Policy Manual Rule 68.1, students whose ...
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Teachers and Administrators: Please Complete a Quick, Two-Question Survey About the MDE Website
The Mississippi Department of Education would like to know the main reasons you visit the MDE website. Please help us ...
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Pre-K ESSER Funds Available to LEAs
The MDE has designated $1,700,000 in ESSER funds to provide integration of technology and technology supports, sanitizing buildings and PPE ...
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CDC USED Guidance on School Reopening
ED COVID-19 Handbook, Volume 1 CCSSO Special Webinar CDC USED New School Safety and Reopening Guidance ED COVID-19 Handbook Fact ...
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