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.
MS Mathematics Manipulative Manual – Featured Activities
Additional activities have been added to the Mississippi Mathematics Manipulatives Manual. This Manual features activities meant to serve as short, hands-on procedures that may be implemented before, during, or after…
Finish Strong 2.0 Free Conference for New Teachers
Seats are still available for Finish Strong 2.0, a virtual conference held on April 14 and 15 for teachers with 0-3 years of experience hosted by the North Mississippi Education…
Touch A Truck Jackson Field Trip Available through May 31
Touch A Truck ® Jackson offers Field Trip Friday, a FREE opportunity for school groups to attend the event virtually. The video allows students to get up close and personal…
MDE Approved Behavior Interventions
MDE Approved Behavior Interventions The Office of Intervention Services has created a list of state-approved evidence-based behavior interventions. This is not an all-inclusive or exhaustive list, and districts may choose…
March 29 Webinar — Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 through Summer Learning
Webinar: Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 through Summer Learning and Enrichment Monday, March 29, 2021 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET Please join the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Center…
2021 AP Exams Overview Guide
In support of the MDE AP outreach efforts, staff from the College Board and MDE Office of Secondary Education will be hosting a 1-hour session for AP coordinators and school…
Monthly Science Chats for K-12 Teachers Hosted By MDE Staff Begin April 21
The Mississippi Department of Education, through the office of Secondary Education, is pleased to begin the Under the Microscope science chat series. This science chat series will begin on April…
MDE Seeks Digital Learning Instructional Coaches to Support Educators Statewide
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has partnered with the North Mississippi Education Consortium (NMEC) to hire a team of digital learning instructional coaches and coordinators to help teachers, schools and districts effectively use educational technology and improve student outcomes statewide. Current and…
MDE’s Talent Pool of Distinguished Educators
The State of Mississippi maintains a file of emerging classroom leaders that consists of a cadre of distinguished teachers and principals. These educators may be considered for membership on advisory…
Immunization Graphics for Schools and Districts
The Mississippi Chapter of the American Academic of Pediatrics has created a set of graphics schools and districts may use to encourage families to immunize their children before the start…