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.
Principals/Curriculum Coordinators: Jumpstart offers test prep review program; Apply by May 24
Jumpstart Test Prep (Jumpstart) is now accepting applications for a pilot classroom prep resources program for the 2025-26 school year. This program is aimed at helping high school students increase…
MDE launches Educator Talent Portal to assist districts with hiring, employment application management
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Teaching and Leading announces the launch of the Educator Talent Portal (ETP), a free resource to support districts in successful educator workforce recruitment…
Register now for Mississippi Whole Schools Summer Institute 2025 happening July 8-10
Registration is open for the Mississippi Whole Schools Summer Institute 2025 – Reimagining: Traditions in the World of AI – set for July 8-10, at the Cadence Bank Arena and…
PLAN AHEAD: Course code changes will show in MSIS in July 2025
The MDE Course Code Changes 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 Excel document includes course codes that will be new, modified, or deactivated for SY 25-26; it is intended to assist districts and schools in…
Review memo about Driver Education for 2025-26 school year; Submit form(s) by July 1
District Superintendents: Please read the memo and supporting forms (Form 1, Form 2, Form 3, Form 3a, Form 4) from the Office of Safe and Orderly Schools regarding Driver Education in…
Districts can apply to host K-8 literacy professional development courses; Deadline is June 10
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Elementary Education and Reading Division of Literacy, in collaboration with AIM Institute of Research and Learning, is offering selected school districts the opportunity…
Notification regarding Paper and Major Clarity Services for May 2025
Dear Superintendents: The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is pleased to announce the following extension of services at no-cost to districts. Please read each section carefully and email ms-support@paper.co if you have any additional questions: 1-Paper…
Registration open May 12-16 for free online Canvas Book studies
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), through the Office of Professional Development, announces open registration for summer online canvas book studies. These courses are offered free of charge to help…
Register now for Time is Right: Improving Outcomes for Students with Disabilities Conference set for June 16-18
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Special Education will host the third annual Time is Right: Improving Student Outcomes for Students with Disabilities Conference June 16-18 at…
MDE names new Chief Academic Officer, Chief Operating Officer
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announces that Wendy Clemons has been named the agency’s new Chief Academic Officer, and Kymberly Wiggins has been named the agency’s new Chief Operating…