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.
U.S. Presidential Scholars nominees selected
Dr. Lance Evans, State Superintendent of Education, has submitted nominations for the 2025 cycle of the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. More than 100 applications were submitted, and 25 students will…
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics monthly ‘Teacher Talks’ next session is Dec. 3
Dr. Liza Bondurant, Associate Professor, Mississippi State University, and Dr. Candies Cook, Professor, University of Mississippi, editors of the “From the Archives” department of the National Council of Teachers of…
988, Suicide Prevention Guide for Mississippi Schools available from DMH
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) has released a 988 and Suicide Prevention Guide for Mississippi Schools, offering a toolkit to guide conversations about this difficult topic and point…
Regional literacy trainings for administrators, principals, more set for March, April 2025
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Elementary Education and Reading, Division of Literacy, announces an opportunity for district administrators, principals, lead teachers, and instructional coaches (K-5) to attend a…
Notice: Commission on School Accreditation will meet Dec. 5
A teleconference meeting of the Commission on School Accreditation will be held on Thursday, December 5, at 8:30 a.m. The meeting can be viewed online at livestream. The public is…
Registration open for January 2025 Mississippi Science of Reading Training for teachers, leaders
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Division of Literacy announces that registration is to the Mississippi Science of Reading Training for Teachers and Leaders offered through professional development courses by AIM…
MDE literacy coach application deadline is Nov. 22
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Elementary Education and Reading Division of Literacy is seeking highly qualified applicants for all kindergarten- 3rd grade Literacy Educator in Residence (EIR) positions….
District and schoolwide High-Quality Instructional Material training in Science of Reading offered
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Elementary Education and Reading Division of Literacy is offering in-person school and district-level High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) training sessions aligned to the Mississippi…
Coordinator of Professional Development vacancies open in ELA, math, special education/literacy
Professional Development Coordinator-Elementary ELA The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has partnered with the University of Mississippi to employ one Coordinator of Professional Development in the area of elementary English…
Request for nominations due by Jan. 9 for 2025-26 Mississippi Administrator, Teacher, and Parent of the Year
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will honor and celebrate outstanding administrators, teachers, and parents during the annual Mississippi Administrator and Teacher of the Year Awards Program. Each school district…