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.
Spring 2026 math regional training registration available
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Curriculum and Instruction Division of Mathematics Coaching is announcing the upcoming Spring 2026 M3 Regional Math Trainings. These dynamic, in-person sessions are designed…
Math EIR positions available; Apply by Nov. 24
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Curriculum and Instruction Division of Mathematics Coaching is seeking highly qualified applicants for 2nd–6th Grade Mathematics Educator in Residence (EIR) positions. The Division…
Teachers can learn more about REACH MS
Calling all teachers — retired, current, or former. Join Mississippi’s new Virtual Synchronous learning initiative, REACH MS. Teach and impact students statewide. If you are interested or know someone who…
Districts must submit Suicide Prevention Documentation by Oct. 31
School districts that have not yet submitted the Mental Health Assurance Form, must do so by Friday, Oct. 31. This form is a mandatory annual requirement and should be sent…
Commission on School Accreditation special-called meeting set for Nov. 18
The Commission on School Accreditation will hold a special-called meeting at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 18. The purpose of the meeting is to consider a proposal to submit request to the…
Virtual Office Hour set for Nov. 12 to support HQIM implementation
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Curriculum and Instruction, Division of Literacy, is announces High-Quality Instructional Material (HQIM) Office Hours for the fall 2025 semester. These office hours are…
National Folk Arts Festival is Nov. 7-9 in Jackson
The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) is a co-sponsor of the National Folk Arts Festival, Nov. 7-9 in downtown Jackson. In support of this event, MAC has partnered with the National…
District Sex-Related Education survey due by Nov. 14
Superintendents and Principals: The link for the District Sex-Related Education survey for SY 2025-2026 is now available. Please complete all fields. Participation in this survey is a requirement in accordance with Mississippi Code 37-13-171. Completion…
Save the date – Nov. 12: Bridge-to Career Course training webinar for teachers
The Mississippi Department of Education will host a one-hour training webinar at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, for prospective teachers of the Bridge-to-Career course starting January 2026. Presented by the…
In-person sessions set for Oct. 27, Nov. 10 on becoming a District or School of Innovation
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will host two in-person training sessions — Oct.27 and Nov. 10 — for any district or school planning to apply or reapply for District…