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.
Educators asked to review 2016 Scaffolding Documents to enhance 2025 resources
The Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards (MS CCRS) for Mathematics and English Language Arts were approved by the State Board on March 20, 2025, and will take effect in the…
Registration open for Summer Stock Market Game
April is Financial Literacy Month, and there’s no better time to dive into the world of investing with the Summer Stock Market Game (SMG) – an exciting, hands-on learning experience…
MDE seeks teachers to serve on MS CCRS Science Review Committee; Apply by May 9
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is seeking teachers to serve on the Mississippi College-and Career-Readiness Standards (MS CCRS) for Science Review Committee. The deadline to apply is May 9,…
MDE seeks input via Science Standards Review Survey by May 6
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) invites stakeholders to complete a brief survey as part of the effort to review and validate the 2018 Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards (MS…
Apply by April 7 for 2025-26 Secretary of State Student Ambassador Program
JACKSON, Miss. – Secretary of State Michael Watson and the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office are seeking high school seniors with a passion for leadership and state government to apply for the…
District and school HQIM professional learning opportunity available in science of reading
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Elementary Education and Reading Division of Literacy is offering in-person school and district-level High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) training sessions aligned to the Mississippi…
Reviewers needed for textbook adoption process in several content areas; Apply by April 4
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 which include engaging texts (books, multimedia, etc.),…
Public comment sought for DRAFT FFY25 IDEA Grant Application
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Special Education has posted the DRAFT FFY25 IDEA Grant Application for public comment. Please visit https://mdek12.org/specialeducation/ip/ for review and feedback. Comments can be…
Register for Mississippi Science of Reading Training: Demystifying Dyslexia; Course starts April 4
Registration is now open for the Mississippi Science of Reading Training: Demystifying Dyslexia for teachers and leaders – April 2025 Cohort. Registration Link Demystifying Dyslexia – This April 2025 Cohort (100 seats…
MDE accepting applications for Chief Academic Officer position
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) seeks a Chief Academic Officer (Chief Deputy -Tier III) for the Office of Academic Education. Deadline to Apply is April 10. This individual must…