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 Connects: Resources to Support Students Learning at Home
MDE has added resources to the Mississippi Connects web page to support students learning at home. Resources include a short video and Tip Sheet for Supporting Students Learning at Home….
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…
Homeroom with Education Leaders: Supporting English Language Learners during Distance Learning
Homeroom with Education Leaders: Supporting English Language Learners during Distance Learning will take place on September 9 at 9 am CST. Featuring Superintendent Salmon of Maryland, Superintendent Kang of DC,…
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…
Free MDE Webinar for Teachers on Hybrid Learning with Google and Screencasting
Please see information below regarding information on registering for one of our upcoming webinars around creating videos to use in the Google Classroom. Participants who attend will gain exclusive access…
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…
Mississippi Shared Digital Consortium (MS-SDC)
MS-SDC Introduction Letter The Mississippi Regional Education Service Agencies and Mackin Educational Resources are excited to announce the Mississippi Shared Digital Consortium (MS-SDC). The MS-SDC is a statewide effort to…