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.
MDE seeks website feedback via survey: Deadline is Feb. 19
The Mississippi Department of Education launched a redesigned website at mdek12.org in November 2024. To help the agency continually improve the site, teachers, administrators, education stakeholders and school/district staff are…
Applications for $2K Buster Bynum Education Scholarship due April 15
The Southeastern States Pupil Transportation Conference (SESPTC) comprised of 14 member states (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia)…
America’s Field Trip contest open to students in grades 3-12
In 2026, the United States will mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Today’s young people will play a pivotal role in shaping the next 250…
Interim superintendent job vacancy announced for Humphreys County School District; Apply by Feb. 28
The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE), through the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is seeking an Interim Superintendent to oversee the administration, management, and operations for the Humphreys County…
MDE seeks public comment on the proposed 2025 MS CCR Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics
On January 16, 2025, the State Board of Education approved the initiation of the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) process to adopt the proposed 2025 Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards for…
Applications open until March 5 for NEH Summer Programs for Educators
K-12 teachers and higher education faculty across the country can apply to attend professional development programs [t.congressweb.com] funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The application deadline for…
Registration extended to Jan. 29 for free online Canvas courses
The Mississippi Department of Education, through the Office of Professional Development, announces open registration for spring online canvas courses. Deadline is Jan. 29. These courses are offered free of charge…
Textbook Office Hours happening Feb. 6, Feb. 25
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Instructional Materials and Library Services will host two office hours in February. The first webinar on Thursday, Feb. 6, will walk participants through…
2025 Mississippi College and Career Savings Art Contest entry deadline is Feb. 28
The deadline for the 2025 College Savings Art Contest is Feb. 28. Students from across Mississippi will be competing for over $8,000 in Mississippi Affordable College Savings (MACS) scholarships by…
Mississippi Diesel School Bus Replacement Program 2024-2025 applications available
Jackson, MS – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality announces the availability of the 2024-25 application for the Mississippi Diesel School Bus Replacement Program. All public school districts are encouraged…