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.
Registration open for 2026 National Science Bowl
Registration is open for the National Science Bowl® (NSB), which is managed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science and is one of the nation’s largest and…
National Career Development Association Poetry and Art Contest deadline is Oct. 19
To Counselors and Educators, The Mississippi Counseling Association (MCA) is sharing information about the 2025 National Career Development Association (NCDA) Poetry and Art Contest. This year’s theme is: “The Evolution…
MVSU announces Scholar Sphere Summer Leadership and Development Program
To High School Counselors, Principals, and Assistant Principals: Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) is inviting you to a free informational session about its new initiative, the Scholar Sphere Summer…
Join MDE’s new Professional Learning Community of Practice at first meeting Oct. 30
Are you involved in creating or leading professional development? The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Teaching and Leading is launching a new Professional Learning Community of Practice, and we…
2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Recognition Program update
The U.S. Department of Education has not yet released information for the 2026 cycle of the U.S. Presidential Scholars Recognition Program. Once that information becomes available, it will be released…
Administrators: FBI Community Outreach offers guidance to protect students from financial sextortion
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Safe and Orderly Schools in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation – Jackson Field Office wishes to encourage school administrators and key…
ATLAS Industry Roundtable discussions begin Nov. 3
The Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) and the Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) will host a series of ATLAS (Accelerated Training and Livelihood Aligned Strategy) Industry Roundtable discussions beginning Nov. 3, in…
Thrive Conference registration deadline is Sept. 25
The Thrive Conference will be held Oct. 1–3, at the Jackson Convention Complex in Jackson, Mississippi. Registration will close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25. The former Special Populations…
High school counselors can register now for Fall 2025 Regional Trainings
Get2College and the Mississippi Department of Education invite high school counselors (grades 9–12) to attend the Fall 2025 Regional Trainings. These sessions are designed to equip counselors with the latest…
MDE, MajorClarity contract to end Sept. 30
The contract between the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) and MajorClarity by Paper will end Sept. 30, 2025. Schools and districts who want to continue their services independently with MajorClarity may…