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.
Paper on-demand tutoring resumes across Mississippi
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is pleased to announce that on-demand tutoring with Paper has resumed across the state. On May 16, 2025, the MDE received an approval notice…
SREB Ready and Essentials for College courses virtual summer training set for July
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Secondary Education, in partnership with the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), will host teacher trainings for the SREB Ready and Essentials for College…
Revisions to State Board Policy and Accountability Standards, 2024 training resources now available
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Secondary Education recently hosted three webinars to review revisions to the Mississippi Public and Non-Public Accountability Standards, 2024 as well as the following…
Under the Microscope session is May 29
Under the Microscope Series is a virtual professional learning platform designed to cultivate community and enhance the skills of Mississippi science stakeholders. This online space serves as a hub for…
Principals/Curriculum Coordinators: Jumpstart offers test prep review program; Apply by May 24
Jumpstart Test Prep (Jumpstart) is now accepting applications for a pilot classroom prep resources program for the 2025-26 school year. This program is aimed at helping high school students increase…
MDE launches Educator Talent Portal to assist districts with hiring, employment application management
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Teaching and Leading announces the launch of the Educator Talent Portal (ETP), a free resource to support districts in successful educator workforce recruitment…
Register now for Mississippi Whole Schools Summer Institute 2025 happening July 8-10
Registration is open for the Mississippi Whole Schools Summer Institute 2025 – Reimagining: Traditions in the World of AI – set for July 8-10, at the Cadence Bank Arena and…
PLAN AHEAD: Course code changes will show in MSIS in July 2025
The MDE Course Code Changes 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 Excel document includes course codes that will be new, modified, or deactivated for SY 25-26; it is intended to assist districts and schools in…
Review memo about Driver Education for 2025-26 school year; Submit form(s) by July 1
District Superintendents: Please read the memo and supporting forms (Form 1, Form 2, Form 3, Form 3a, Form 4) from the Office of Safe and Orderly Schools regarding Driver Education in…
Districts can apply to host K-8 literacy professional development courses; Deadline is June 10
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Elementary Education and Reading Division of Literacy, in collaboration with AIM Institute of Research and Learning, is offering selected school districts the opportunity…