This section of the EdUpdate includes important notifications from the Mississippi Department of Education to school and district superintendents and administrators. These announcements will remain posted for 90 days. View information about professional development opportunities and resources in other sections of the EdUpdate.
Application deadline is March 27 for Mississippi High School Journalism Expansion Project
The deadline is March 27 to apply to the Mississippi High School Journalism Project (MHSJP). Apply online at bellvoices.org/mississippi. What: Applications are open for the Mississippi High School Journalism Project,…
New webinar series launches March 31 for K-12 social studies teachers
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Curriculum and Instruction will launch a new webinar series “The Primary Source” on Tuesday, March 31 at 4 p.m. These monthly virtual meetings…
AP webinar about spring 2026 testing happening March 24 for coordinators, administrators, proctors
AP coordinators, administrators, and proctors are invited to join College Board’s South/Southwest Regional Office AP Webinar to ensure your teams are prepared for a smooth and successful testing experience this…
SBE seeks interim superintendent for Holmes County School District; Apply by March 16
The State Board of Education (SBE), through the Mississippi Department of Education, is seeking an Interim Superintendent to oversee the administration, management, and operations for the Holmes County School District….
2026 College and Career Savings art contest deadline extended to March 23
Students now have more time to submit their applications following the theme “what do you want to be when you grow up?” All artwork must be submit before March 23….
Reviewers needed for textbook adoption process in several content areas; Apply by March 13
The Mississippi Department of Education defines High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) as materials that are aligned to the Mississippi College-and Career-Readiness Standards, externally validated, comprehensive, and include engaging texts (books, multimedia, etc.), problems,…
MCOPS applications due March 30
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Safe and Orderly Schools is seeking competitive written applications from qualified applicants to provide services implementing the Mississippi Community Oriented Policing Services…
MDE seeks school bus driver instructors; Apply by March 4
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Safe and Orderly Schools is seeking applications for contract workers for School Bus Driver Instructors. The deadline for applications is March 4. Please…
Summer 2026 Driver Education applications available
Applications for approval and state aid for teaching driver education during the Summer 2026 term are now being accepted. Please see Summer 2026 Driver Education Memo and Application.
MDE’s Office of Special Education seeks applicants for General Supervision Assistant Director by March 10
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Special Education is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of General Supervision of the Integrated Monitoring for Programming and Fiscal Oversight as…