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.
Webinars set for May to review revisions to State Board Policies, Accountability Standards
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Secondary Education will host three webinars on May 6, May 13, and May 20 to discuss revisions to State Board Policy and the…
MDE seeks teachers to serve on various MAAP committees; Apply by May 9
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Student Assessment (OSA) is seeking qualified teachers to serve on Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) various committees for Grades 3-8 ELA and…
Statewide Chronic Absenteeism and Dropout Prevention Conference set for June 18-19
The Statewide Chronic Absenteeism and Dropout Prevention Conference is set for June 18-19. Join us for the Statewide Chronic Absenteeism and Dropout Prevention Conference on June 18-19, 2025. This two-day…
Next session of Under the Microscope is April 30
The next monthly Under the Microscope session is set for 3:45 p.m. April 30. The topic will be A Science Eye with the AI Guy. The webinar will be led…
Two summer College and Career Readiness Course training opportunities offered for Mississippi educators
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has maintained its existing requirements for teaching the College and Career Readiness (CCR) course. Educators holding a valid secondary (7–12) teaching license are eligible…
Educators asked to review 2016 Scaffolding Documents to enhance 2025 resources
The Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards (MS CCRS) for Mathematics and English Language Arts were approved by the State Board on March 20, 2025, and will take effect in the…
Registration open for Summer Stock Market Game
April is Financial Literacy Month, and there’s no better time to dive into the world of investing with the Summer Stock Market Game (SMG) – an exciting, hands-on learning experience…
MDE seeks teachers to serve on MS CCRS Science Review Committee; Apply by May 9
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is seeking teachers to serve on the Mississippi College-and Career-Readiness Standards (MS CCRS) for Science Review Committee. The deadline to apply is May 9,…
MDE seeks input via Science Standards Review Survey by May 6
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) invites stakeholders to complete a brief survey as part of the effort to review and validate the 2018 Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards (MS…
Apply by April 7 for 2025-26 Secretary of State Student Ambassador Program
JACKSON, Miss. – Secretary of State Michael Watson and the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office are seeking high school seniors with a passion for leadership and state government to apply for the…