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.
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…
Equitable Success through Virtual Chaos – Hanover Research
VIRTUAL STUDENT SUCCESS Innovative and Exemplary Virtual Internships and Job Shadowing Programs – This research brief describes a range of virtual career exploration and development opportunities including career searches and…
REMINDER: Restart and Recovery Plans
Please note that districts will need to update their District Restart and Recovery Plan Summary periodically as circumstances change. Adjustments to semester start and end dates or similar changes should…
Jumpstart Test Prep ACT English Pilot
Application for Jumpstart Test Prep English 2020-2021 School Year Jumpstart ACT Test Prep (Jumpstart), in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), is pleased to announce that the 2020-2021…
MDE Training Alert: Text Complexity Training
The Mississippi Department of Education is excited to announce an opportunity to receive professional development on the first key shift in the Mississippi College- and Career- Readiness Standards for English…
USDA extended the SFSP through December 31, 2020
We are pleased to inform you that the USDA extended the SFSP through December 31, 2020. This change will address the issues of meal counting and eligibility related to the…