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.
State Invested Pre-K Program applications due May 17, by 2 p.m.
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), Office of Early Childhood, is seeking competitive applications for the State Invested Pre-K (SIP) program through grant awards issued by the Mississippi Department of…
Elementary Computer Science teachers, assistant teachers can register now for the Summer Institute
In June and July, the Center for Cyber Education will be providing training opportunities for both new Elementary Computer Science teachers and returning Elementary Computer Science teachers who want to…
Artificial Intelligence webinar recording, resources available
The Mississippi Department of Education hosted a webinar April 17, to provide an overview of the new Artificial Intelligence: Guidance for K-12 Classrooms document. During this webinar, Chris Chism, Superintendent…
RSVP by May 31 for free U.S. Secret Service’s National Threat Assessment Center Presentation
Attention: Representatives from law enforcement, school personnel, and other public safety professionals. The Mississippi Department of Education has joined as an additional co-sponsor to the U.S. Secret Service’s National Threat…
Phonics for Reading webinar set for May 1
Join literacy expert Dr. Anita Archer at 5 p.m. CT via Zoom on May 1, to celebrate the launch of her new and enhanced edition of Phonics for Reading. Phonics…
Lunch and Learn session on Science of Reading set for May 15
Join Dr. Anita Archer for a Lunch and Learn session titled A Problem We Can Solve: The Latest Reading Science for Students in Grades 3 and Up set for 10…
Winning districts, schools for the March 2024 PAPER contest announced
During the month of March, individual students in grades 3-12 were eligible to participate in the March PAPER Challenge by completing as many Paper activities (“Three-Pointers”) as they could in…
MDE, PAPER announce ready-to-go writing activities calendar
Prepare for an exciting journey into the world of writing with PAPER’s Writer’s Calendar. The Mississippi Department of Education and PAPER introduce a calendar featuring ready-to-go writing activities for your…
MDE, PAPER to host Classroom Wins educator webinar series April 25
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) and PAPER will host an educator webinar titled Classroom Wins with PAPER at 4:30 p.m. CT April 25. Be sure to check out our…
Superintendents: Please review School Guardian Act letter
To Mississippi School District Superintendents: Please see the attached Guardian Letter from Commissioner Tindell regarding the School Guardian Act, which allows districts to select employees to be trained and armed…