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.
College and Career Ready Course on Personal Finance
Personal Finance in July Many CCR teachers are now being asked to teach personal finance, but we know most are not well equipped to do so. Attendance at any…
MDE COVID-19 Guidance to Districts as of July 8, 2020
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): Paid Leave Due to COVID-19 H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), went into effective April 1, 2020 and will apply through…
Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Activity Decision Matrix
Message from the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH): In the midst of unprecedented times, everyone will agree that continuing the education of our children is imperative. Educators are striving…
Mississippi Chapter of American Association of Pediatrics: Health Screening Questions for Students
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported, ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with…
Webinar Opportunities: Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Week July 14-17
GLR Week 2020 has gone virtual! Please join us July 14-17 for a week-long series of events and activities sponsored by the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading and the states and…
MDE COVID-19 Guidance to Districts as of July 6, 2020
Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Activity Decision Matrix Message from the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH): In the midst of unprecedented times, everyone will agree that continuing the education of…
Scholarship for Aspiring Mississippi Teachers
Voyager Sopris Learning® has enjoyed a rewarding partnership with Mississippi educators. To celebrate that partnership and continue supporting the work teachers do, we are offering the Class of 2020 an opportunity…
New CDC Guidance on COVID-19 Testing for K-12 Schools & Higher Education Institutions
State Education & Health Officials, Today, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) published new guidance for K-12 schools and higher education institutions. Below you will find additional information….
MDE to Host Virtual Alternate Route Fairs for Aspiring Teachers
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will hold three Virtual Alternate Route Fairs in July to help aspiring teachers identify the alternate route teacher preparation program that is right for…
MDE COVID-19 Guidance to Districts as of July 1, 2020
New CDC Guidance on COVID-19 Testing for K-12 Schools & Higher Education Institutions State Education & Health Officials, Today, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) published new guidance…