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.
Financial Implications of the 2020 Census
Please tune in to hear Mississippi Complete Count Committee Vice-Chairman, Dr. John Green, discuss the financial implications of the 2020 Census on Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s Money Talks August 25 at…
JumpStart
C-Jumpstart Grant Application 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 application process is…
Civics Resources
The following civics resources are designed for use by educators and parents and may be helpful to students in various instructional settings. The National Constitution Center will launch the Exchange…
Sanitizer Vendor
Symmetry superior manufacturing COVID 19 We are local supplier and have plenty available. We offer free educational literature and free dispensers. It’s about building a program to lower absenteeism in…
Requirement for Mississippi K-12 Schools to Report COVID-19
State Health Officer Order issued today (Aug. 14, 2020) by Dr. Thomas Dobbs The order requires all Mississippi K-12 schools to report aggregate COVID-19 data weekly to the Mississippi State…
EDLA Digital Learning Plan Application and Planning Templates
Dear Superintendents, In support of the implementation of the Equity in Digital Learning Act (EDLA) (SB3044), the MDE has prepared three Digital Learning Plan Templates that together pose 40 questions…
Head Back to School with Free Online Learning Resources
With the school year starting around the country, ExcelinEd is sharing two virtual learning resources on civics education for students, teachers and parents to use in classrooms or at-home settings….
National Assessment Governing Board: 2021 Nominations Announcement and Materials
The National Assessment Governing Board is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions to be appointed in the fall of 2021: Elementary school principal General public representative Governor—Democrat Governor—Republican Testing…
Hand Sanitizer: 1 Gallon Jugs, Dispensers, Refill Stations
CRC Pricelist 7-22-20 CRC Dispenser Spec Sheet HSCRC 5-25 We offer bottled products in various sizes and configurations, wall mounted or free standing dispensers and currently in the final development…
Dates to Remember: 2020-21 Administrator Calendar
The Mississippi Department of Education is pleased to provide school and district administrators with the updated Dates to Remember: 2020-2021 Administrator Calendar guidance document that includes important dates that may be required under Mississippi State Law…