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.
Mississippi School for the Deaf and the Blind Career Fair 2021
2021 MSDB Teacher Recruitment Fair 4 MSDB Career Fair 2021 The Mississippi Schools for The Deaf and The Blind will host its 2021 Educator Career Fair on Friday, March 5, 2021, from…
Mississippi Science of Reading School(s) Recognition
Mississippi educators share a deep commitment to supporting student literacy gains, which includes dedicated participation in the LETRS© (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) science of reading professional…
Extension of 2021 Spring Testing Windows
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has secured approval from Mississippi’s assessment vendors to extend the end of the assessment windows for the spring administration of the statewide assessments. These extensions, along with the early opening of the assessment…
Summer Professional Development Opportunity
FLYER VF GEER[2] Mississippi State University is offering a workshop opportunity in June for English learner and world language teachers. The workshop in June will provide educators with the opportunity…
MS Mathematics Manipulative Manual – Featured Activities
As we continue our efforts to develop high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) and resources, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), through the Academic Education Office, will showcase instructional practices and activities…
Learning with Google
We’re excited to continue exploring innovation with you at Learning with Google. Join us as we announce and demo the latest features, products and services, all showcased for the first…
DEADLINE EXTENDED to February 7, 2021: Mississippi Research Survey on Perceptions of Students’ College and Career Readiness
The Mississippi Department of Education is soliciting feedback from students, staff, families, and public school alumni to enhance its understanding of perceptions of students’ college and career readiness. The survey…
Mississippi U.S. Presidential Scholars Candidates: Applications Due Feb. 24
The 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program selected 86 Mississippi students as candidates for the national award. Students who have been selected as candidates have an opportunity to become a U.S….
2021 IEP Institute Training Series
The Mississippi Department of Education has partnered with the North Mississippi Education Consortium to offer a series of trainings on components of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Participants will receive…
MDE Meeting for High School Administrators and Guidance Counselors: Feb 24
Staff from the MDE Offices of Secondary Education and CTE will be hosting a 1-hour session for secondary school administrators and counselors on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 3:30 pm-4:30…