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.
$1.7 Million in Pre-K ESSER Funds available to LEAs – Apply by March 9
The MDE has designated $1,700,000 in ESSER funds to provide integration of technology and technology supports, sanitizing buildings and PPE for districts with Pre-K classrooms. The program’s goals are to:…
Seal of Biliteracy Network Meeting – March 12
We are pleased to announce the first Mississippi Seal of Biliteracy Network meeting for districts that have passed a local seal of biliteracy policy. The meeting is scheduled for Friday,…
Diploma Endorsement Options Seals Available for District Use
Beginning with the freshman cohort of 2018-2019, all students will pursue a Traditional Diploma and will have the option to pursue the following additional endorsements: Career and Technical, Academic, and…
Proposed Changes to CTE Licensure Guidelines Administrative Procedures Act (APA) Notice
On February 25, 2021, the State Board of Education (SBE) granted approval to begin the Administrative Procedures Act process to revise licensure guidelines for certain Career and Technical Education Career…
National Council on Teacher Quality Seeks Elementary Teacher Input
The National Council on Teacher Quality, a research and policy non-profit, is seeking elementary teachers who will speak to the importance of content knowledge– both in their own preparation to…
DON’T QUIT! to Provide $100,000 Fitness Center to Three MS Schools – Apply by March 19
The National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils (NFGFC) has partnered with Governor Reeves to bring the DON’T QUIT! Campaign to the State of Mississippi this year. Our mission is to…
MAAP-A Reminder
Please see the important information shared last week with Special Education Directors. As the opening of the Mississippi Academic Achievement Program-Alternate (MAAP-A) assessment window approaches, The Office of Student Assessment…
Mississippi Connects Summit Rescheduled for March 23-25
Due to the winter weather, The Mississippi Connects Summit originally scheduled for February 15 has been reformatted and rescheduled to be delivered in three after school sessions. Save the Dates:…
Hand Sanitizer Distribution Schedule Beginning March 1
2nd Round Hand Sanitizer Distribution Hand Sanitizer Distribution Schedule to Districts Dear Superintendents, Please find attached the schedule for distribution of hand sanitizer for your school district. Also attached is…
Teachers and School/District Employees Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Starting March 1
Beginning March 1, 2021, teachers, staff and employees in K-12, preschool or childcare settings will be added to the groups eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in Mississippi. COVID-19 vaccinations for Mississippians are…