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.
Literacy Live! (Elementary Series)
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Elementary Education and Reading, Division of Literacy, is pleased to announce Literacy Live!, a virtual professional development series for elementary teachers. Join us…
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…
Assessment Literacy PD on Demand
The MDE has developed a three-part series on Assessment Literacy to provide additional understanding around assessments at the local and state levels. This series is presented as a free, self-paced,…
FEMA Region IV Seeks Young Leaders for Youth Preparedness Council
RIV 2021 NR 001 FEMA R4 Seeks Young Leaders for YPC 2021 YPC Application Promotion Kit.2021.01.13.Final FEMA is recruiting young leaders for its national Youth Preparedness Council (YPC). Students in…
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…
COVID-19 Updates and Resources
State Plan Addendum Extension Letter 01-26-2021 CCSSO summary of CRRSA MOE provision 1 15 21 Updated CCSSO Resource: Restart & Recovery: High-Quality OER Curriculum and Resources Through the work of…
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….