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.
Update About ESSER II Federal Funds
Last week USDE announced the awards for ESSER II funding, and USDE awarded Mississippi $724,532,847.00, with a minimum of $652,079,562.00 awarded to LEAs. USDE also advised that ESSER II funding…
WANTED: Grades 7-12 Teachers – Apply for the PAEMST Award
Are you or someone you know an exemplary Grades 7-12 teacher: in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science), with a passion for teaching and learning, and…
Superintendent’s Annual Report for 2019-20 Shows How Students, Educators and Schools Persisted through Pandemic Challenges
The newly released Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) 2019-20 Superintendent’s Annual Report tells the story how students, educators and schools persisted in their pursuit of higher academic achievement while dealing…
Phonics First PD Sessions – Spring 2021
The MDE Office of Special Education is pleased to announce that the Phonics First courses are being offered through the RESA sign-up process, and the courses are now posted on…
Postponed: Mississippi Connects Virtual Summit
MS Connects Summit Postponed As you are all probably aware, we are anticipating extreme weather conditions tomorrow which will likely result in widespread power outages and connectivity issues. Many school…
Jan. 29 Deadline Reminder: Mississippi Administrator, Teacher, and Parent of the Year Application Submission
2021 MS Administrator of the Year Application 2021 MS Teacher of the Year Application Parent of the Year 2021 Application Greetings District Superintendents, I hope this correspondence finds you well…
Further Clarification on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and Administrative Leave for School Employees
The requirement to provide paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) expired Dec. 31, 2020. However, school districts may voluntarily choose to extend the leave entitlements under…
English Learner Virtual Office Hours
Staff from the MDE Offices of Federal Programs, Student Assessment and Elementary Education and Reading are hosting monthly virtual office hours every second Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m….
MDE Literacy Coach Recruitment: Apply by February 5
The Office of Elementary Education and Reading, Division of Literacy is currently seeking qualified educators with expertise in literacy to support schools across the state in improving literacy instruction. The MDE is…
Save the Date and Call for Proposals: Virtual Innovative Leadership Summit 2021 – February 8
The Research and Curriculum Unit, in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education, is inviting school leaders, counselors, teacher leaders, and educational stakeholders from across the state to join us…