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.
Additional training on revised Administrator PGS standards available Sept. 29
The revised Administrator Professional Growth System (PGS) standards will be effective with the 2026-27 school year. Therefore, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) strongly encourages district teams to participate in…
Save the Date: MS Attendance Leadership Summit set for Sept. 30 – Oct. 2 in Hattiesburg
Mark your calendars for the Mississippi Attendance Leadership Summit, happening Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, at the Lake Terrace Convention Center in Hattiesburg. This premier three-day event will bring together…
Registration open for 2026 THRIVE Conference
Registration is open for the 2026 THRIVE Conference happening Sept. 16-17, at the Jackson Convention Complex in Jackson, Mississippi. Go to registration details. Two pre-conference events are planned for Tuesday,…
School, district IT teams asked to restore access to Get2College.org
Get2College.org is fully operational following a recent malware incident. The site was taken offline, cleaned, and cleared through additional security scans before returning to service. Because some third-party filtering systems…
Districts and Schools of Innovation meetings set for Sept. 14, Sept. 22; Intent-to-apply deadline extended to Aug. 31
Dear Superintendent or Administrator: You and your leadership team are invited to attend one of the upcoming 2026 Districts and Schools of Innovation Regional Meetings, designed to support districts and…
MDE introduces monthly Social Studies webinar series; CEUs available
Beginning in August, the Mississippi Department of Education Office of Curriculum and Instruction will launch The Primary Source, a monthly webinar series for social studies teachers. Each webinar will feature…
MS Science Teaching Association fall conference set for Oct. 18-20 in Meridian
The Mississippi Science Teaching Association (MTSA) is hosting its annual fall conference on science teaching and learning at the MSU Riley Center in Meridian, Mississippi, Oct. 18–20. Join science educators, leaders,…
Preventing Targeted School Violence event set for Aug. 26; Register now
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Safe and Orderly Schools and the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) and Jackson Resident Office invite educators to attend a…
School Bond Election forms due Sept. 11
Superintendents: The 2025-2026 School Bond Election form is due by Sept. 11. Please complete and sign the form from the Mississippi Department of Education Office of Safe and Orderly Schools…
MDE offering SB 2294 Professional Learning Series to help schools implement new K-5 math, grades 4-8 literacy initiatives; Register now
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…