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.
Wanted: Exemplary K-6 Teachers
Do you teach in a K-6 classroom? Have you ever been told that you are a great teacher? Has your passion for teaching and learning impacted the professional development environment…
Personal Protective Equipment from Mississippi Prison Industries Corporation
Mississippi Prison Industries Corporation: https://www.mpicworks.org/ The items we have in stock are available on a first come-first served basis. Contact us today to place your order! Find the sales representative for…
Cultural Responsiveness and Evaluation Planning – Hanover Research
DISCUSSION GUIDES Culturally Responsive Curriculum Discussion Guide – This guide includes recommendations and key findings that highlight foundational research around pedagogy and competencies for culturally responsive teaching. There is also…
DonorsChoose Opportunity
https://msachieves.mdek12.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Model-Crowdfunding-Policy.pdf https://msachieves.mdek12.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DonorsChoose-Mississippi-Impact-Report.pdf DonorsChoose is a non-profit organization that has worked closely with the Council of Chief State School Officers, the National School Boards Association, the American School Superintendents Association, and…
New Website Provides Mississippi Teachers with Access to High-Quality Instructional Materials
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), in partnership with Mississippi First, has launched a new website for Mississippi teachers to increase teacher access to high-quality instructional materials. The site, Mississippi…
Free K-12 Math Videos for Parents, Teachers and Students
Kids First Education, LLC has created math videos for K-12 to support parents, teachers, and students in understanding the MS CCRS for Mathematics. The videos are FREE to the public…
Letter from Secretary DeVos Regarding Statewide Assessments
Secretary DeVos Letter to CSSOs 09 03 2020 September 3, 2020 Dear Chief State School Officer: During the past several months, we have experienced unprecedented challenges across this nation, and…
Important Message from the Mississippi State Department of Health Regarding Labor Day Holiday Weekend
Message from Dr. Thomas Dobbs, State Health Officer: As we approach the Labor Day holiday weekend, I implore you to take special precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Mississippi…
School Districts Submit Plans to Provide Computer Devices to All Students
Every school district in Mississippi has submitted plans to the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) to provide all public-school students with the technology to learn at school and at home….
Updates from the Office of School Improvement
MDE Office of School Improvement Updates for Principals, School Improvement Facilitators, and Superintendents: Updated Frequently Asked Questions – Updated August 31, 2020 Administrator Calendar – Dates to Remember – Dates…