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.
Math Coach EIR applications due by Nov. 3 at 2 p.m.
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Curriculum and Instruction Division of Mathematics Coaching is seeking highly qualified applicants for Elementary (K-6) Mathematics Coach Educator in Residence (EIR) positions. The…
Youth Mental Health First Aid free training available
The Mississippi Public Health Institute (MSPHI) is now offering Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA), a training designed to equip adults who work with or support adolescents with the knowledge…
Public comment invited on MDE Ed-Flex Application
The Mississippi Department of Education invites public comment on its proposed Ed-Flex application, which seeks flexibility in certain federal education requirements while maintaining accountability for student outcomes. The public comment…
Educators can utilize 988 Guide for Schools to help students in crises
For 2026, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) has returned to its 52 Weeks of Progress series to show the changes – both big and small – that Mississippi’s…
Adolescent Literacy Coach EIR positions available; Apply by Oct. 20 at 2 p.m.
The Mississippi Department of Education, Office of Curriculum and Instruction, Division of Literacy is seeking highly qualified applicants for 4th – 8th grade Adolescent Literacy Coach Educator in Residence (EIR)…
Regional Adolescent Literacy Coordinator EIR positions available; Apply by Oct. 20 at 2 p.m.
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Curriculum and Instruction Division of Literacy is seeking highly qualified applicants for 4th – 8th grade Regional Adolescent Literacy Coordinators Educator in Residence…
Fall Regional Literacy Professional Learning trainings announced
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Curriculum and Instruction, Division of Literacy, announces an opportunity for K-5 teachers, district administrators, principals, lead teachers, and instructional coaches to attend a…
Applications open for Mississippi Governor’s School; High school sophomores, juniors can apply
Applications are open for Mississippi Governor’s School set for June 6-19, 2027. Current high school sophomores and juniors can apply by the deadline of Nov. 1. Mississippi Governor’s School (MGS)…
Bring environmental education to your school
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality’s (MDEQ) Environmental Education and Outreach Mobile Classroom is available at no charge and ready for bookings. There are 25 and 40-minute programs which use…
McClean Fletcher Center offers free grief‑support services, training for Mississippi educators
JACKSON, Miss. — The McClean Fletcher Center, Mississippi’s only grief center dedicated exclusively to children and teens, offers free grief‑support services and training to public and private school educators and counselors…