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.
October trainings, professional development offered by Paper, MDE
The Mississippi Department of Education encourages all districts, including principals, teachers, counselors, and parents to attend an upcoming training session provided by Paper. Through its partnership with the state, Paper…
Superintendents: Review letter from Secretary Cardona, CDC Director Cohen about free COVID-19 tests for LEAs
Dear Colleagues: Thank you for your continued dedication to keeping students and staff safe and schools open for in-person learning. Infection rates from COVID-19, influenza, and other respiratory viruses are…
MDE continues to offer Mathematics Book Studies for instructional leaders
Due to high demand, the Mississippi Department of Education will again offer four book studies for instructional leaders — superintendents, administrators, curriculum directors, instructional specialists, lead teachers, and more. Based…
Register now for the Mississippi Council of Teachers of Mathematics Fall Conference Oct. 24-25
The Mississippi Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) announces that registration is now open for the 2024 Fall Conference, happening in Hattiesburg on Oct. 24-25. Join math educators from across…
New resource published for schools and districts: 2024-25 MDE Services Guidebook
Teachers, administrators, and school and district staff may now access the 2024-25 MDE Services Guidebook from the footer of the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) website. Formerly called “What Every Instructional…
3 math contests offer scholarships for students
The Institute for Competition Sciences is announcing three math competitions that offer students engaging opportunities to apply their mathematical knowledge, tackle real-world challenges, and earn scholarship money. Whether using data…
Attendance Conference begins Oct. 30 in New Orleans
The International Network for School Attendance (INSA) extends an invitation to an extraordinary international conference in New Orleans, Louisiana Oct. 30 – Nov. 1. This conference is for all passionate…
Register for Regional Literacy Training: Digging Deeper Into the Science Oct. 28, Nov. 4, Nov. 13
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Elementary Education and Reading, Division of Literacy, announces an opportunity for district administrators, principals, lead teachers, and instructional coaches (K-5) to attend a…
Districts: Review two updates about Textbook Inventory Management System
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Instructional Materials and Library Services is announcing two important updates regarding the Textbook Inventory Management System (TIMS). First, starting with the math and…
AP® Program Pilot opportunity in cybersecurity available for Mississippi schools
The Mississippi Department of Education is announcing a cybersecurity pilot opportunity for Mississippi high schools. The Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) is developing a new career and technical education program, Career…