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.
Training on Writing Series – Scoring and Samples offered in September
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Curriculum and Instruction, Division of Literacy, announces an opportunity for teachers, district administrators, principals, lead teachers, and instructional coaches serving grades 3-5 and…
Submissions open for 2027 Military Child of the Year Awards
Operation Homefront announces that submissions are open for the 2027 Military Child of the Year® Awards, the nation’s premier recognition of the outstanding achievements of military children. Submissions will close…
Third-grade Constitution Day Mock Trial happening Sept. 17
The Kansas 10th Judicial Court, Judge Robert J. Wonnell, and Olathe Public Schools invite third grade classrooms to join their virtual Constitution Day Mock Trial on September 17, 2026. Tens of…
Social Studies webinar episode two set for Sept. 15
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Curriculum and Instruction invites you to join host Al Wheat, Director of K12 Social Studies, for the second episode of The Primary Source…
Course registration open for Enhancing Instructional Leadership: The Science of Reading and Effective Learning Walk Protocols
The Mississippi Department of Education’s (MDE) Division of Literacy announces that registration is now open for the asynchronous course Enhancing Instructional Leadership: The Science of Reading and Effective Learning Walk…
Registration open for parts two, three of MDE’s SB 2294 Professional Learning Series on new K-5 math, grades 4-8 literacy initiatives
Senate Bill 2294 is helping Mississippi schools strengthen reading for students in grades 4-8 and mathematics instruction for students in grades K-5 by providing earlier support, evidence-based instruction, and stronger…
Registration open for 55th Annual Mississippi Literacy Association Conference
The Mississippi Literacy Association, in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Curriculum and Instruction, Division of Literacy, announces that registration is open for the 55th Annual Mississippi…
Mentoring and Induction Community of Practice begins on Sept. 3
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Teaching and Leading will launch the virtual Mentoring and Induction Community of Practice on September 3. Effective mentoring and induction are critical to teacher success, retention,…
2026 School Librarian LAMP Workshop offered on three dates in September
The 2026 School Librarian Library and Media Professionals (LAMP) Workshop starts on Monday, Sept. 28, in Oxford with stops in Canton on Tuesday, Sept. 29, and Hattiesburg on Wednesday, Sept….
Grade 3-8 students invited to Virtual 2026 KidNote with Kate McKinnon on Sept. 25
The Mississippi Book Festival invites students in grades 3–8 to participate in a special virtual KidNote featuring Kate McKinnon, an award-winning comedian, actor, bestselling author, and former Saturday Night Live…