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.
MDE announces nine regional literacy meetings for families of K-3 students across the state
The Mississippi Department of Education announces a series of nine regional literacy meetings across the state from Sept. 9-23, for families of students in kindergarten through third grade. At the…
Synchronous Learning webinar set for Aug. 6
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Innovative Programs will host a brief webinar at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, to introduce the Virtual Synchronous Learning Initiative (REACH) and explain the application process….
Mississippi Literacy Association Conference set for Dec. 3-5; Submit proposals by Sept. 19
K-8th educators, principals, and literacy/instructional coaches are invited to attend the Mississippi Literacy Association Conference: Making a Splash with Literacy! set for Dec. 3-5, at the Beau Rivage Resort in…
2025-26 State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council applications due Aug. 25
The Mississippi Department of Education invites students in grades 11-12 to apply for selection to the 2025-26 State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. Online applications must be submitted by Monday, Aug….
Conferences on chronic absenteeism, at-risk support planned for September
The Statewide Chronic Absenteeism and Dropout Prevention Conference is set for Sept. 8–9, followed by the At-Risk Student Support Conference Sept. 10-11, at the Hilton Jackson in Jackson, Mississippi. An…
Registration open for Mississippi Science of Reading Trainings for teachers, school leaders, and district leaders
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Division of Literacy announces that registration is open for the Mississippi Science of Reading Trainings for Teachers and Leaders offered through professional development courses…
Bridge-to-Career Course available for eligible fifth-year seniors
To Superintendents, Principals, and Curriculum Coordinators: The Mississippi Department of Education is announcing the immediate availability of the Bridge-to-Career Course for eligible fifth-year seniors. Approved by the State Board of Education…
Review resource for school security, safety
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Safe and Orderly Schools reminds districts that back-to-school season comes with a heightened awareness and need to review all potential threats to school…
College Board announces free webinars for AP coordinators, teachers
The College Board will present two, free webinars for AP coordinators and teachers set for Aug. 27 and Sept. 24. These sessions are designed to help educators start the year…
Due Aug. 8: Apply for Mississippi’s Virtual Synchronous Learning Initiative (REACH Mississippi)
Applications for Mississippi’s Virtual Synchronous Learning Initiative (REACH Mississippi) are now available. To gain access to a certified teacher in secondary Math, Science, and English Language Arts, please submit your…