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.
Pandemic Electronic Benefits Program (P-EBT)
Recently Mississippi was approved to participate in the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Program (P-EBT). This program provides benefits to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and non-SNAP households for children who have…
Report: Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Education
Supporting Independent Learners in Pandemic Era_Jun2020 The Mississippi Department of Education is proud to have co-authored and endorsed a recent set of recommendation from Aspen Education regarding culturally and linguistically…
MOCA Course Review
For courses to be approved for use as online classes, local school districts must apply to the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) for approval to ensure the vendor/provider’s content, curriculum,…
Free Edmentum Resources
Study Island Summer 2020 Enhancements Sneak Peek NEW Printable K-8 Math & ELA Spanish Worksheet Bundles How Educators Are Using Study Island to Support Virtual Learning [Live Webinar] Tips for…
Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) Grant for Rural High Schools
The Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB)is looking for up to 10 rural high schools to include in a grant opportunity that will assist each school with providing certified teachers for classrooms…
MDE COVID-19 Guidance to Districts as of June 16, 2020
MOCA Course Review For courses to be approved for use as online classes, local school districts must apply to the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) for approval to ensure the…
Reminder: MDE Academic Recovery Planning Summer Workshops
MDE Partners with ANet: NEW Academic Recovery Webinar Series The Office of Academic Education has partnered with ANet, a nonprofit dedicated to educational equity, to host a professional learning series for a…
Announcement from the Center for Advancing the American Dream
I am writing about an exciting invitation for rising high school seniors all across America to participate in the first ever I, Too, Am the Dream contest, sponsored by The…
MDE COVID-19 Guidance to Districts as of June 15, 2020
Reminder: MDE Academic Recovery Planning Summer Workshops The Office of Academic Education has partnered with ANet, a nonprofit dedicated to educational equity, to host a professional learning series for a… MDE Call Center…
Senate HELP Committee Testimony
06-11-2020 Memo – Senate HELP Committee Hearing on Reopening K-12 Schools Safely Yesterday Nebraska Commissioner Matt Blomstedt and Tennessee Commissioner Penny Schwinn testified at a Senate HELP Committee hearing, COVID-19:…