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.
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. This individual must possess the educational expertise to provide…
Civil Rights Data Collection deadline for districts is April 7
Reminder: The Civil Rights Data Collection for the 2023-24 school year must be certified by April 7. The Office for Civil Rights recently sent letters to school districts that have…
National STEM Excellence Scholarship applications due before April 28
Scholarship America has opened applications for the National STEM Excellence Scholarship, offering $10,000 in educational funding to future leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Applications will be accepted until…
Governor’s Awards for Outstanding School-Community Partnerships applications due March 21
The Mississippi Association of Partners in Education (MAPE) has extended the application due date for the 2025 Governor’s Awards for Outstanding School-Community Partnerships to Friday, March 21. The previous deadline…
Math Coaching Academy of Mississippi application deadline is April 25
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Elementary Education and Reading announces the inaugural cohort of the Mathematics Coaching Academy of Mississippi (MCAM). The deadline to apply to the…
Applications open for MSMS summer camps
The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science announces two camps happening this summer. The Summer Enrichment Camp set for June 1-6 is for students who will be in the eighth,…
Annual Family Engagement Symposium set for April 29-30
The Mississippi Department of Education Annual Family Engagement Symposium set for April 29-30, at the MSU Riley Center in Meridian is dedicated to fostering positive family and school relationships. The…