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.
Message from Dr. Kim Benton
I invite you to join me in welcoming Dr. Robert Taylor, who begins his work today as state superintendent of education. To assist with the transition, I will remain at…
Voice options now available for elementary students in MS who use PAPER on-demand tutoring
PAPER now provides even more assistance for students who prefer to learn by listening and/or speaking out loud. Voice Notes — a new accessibility-minded offering from PAPER — allows both…
Monthly Science Chat session set for Jan. 18
The Mississippi Department of Education, through the Office of Secondary Education, will offer its monthly Under the Microscope science chat from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Jan. 18. This science chat session will…
UMMC School of Dentistry offering 5-day program for rising 6th-8th graders in June
The University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry will host a five-day enrichment program for 6th-8th graders June 5-9 called Shaping Minds to Inspire, Lead and Explore (S.M.I.L.E. U)….
High school juniors, seniors invited to explore health care pathways with UMMC
The University of Mississippi Medical Center is asking high school juniors and seniors interested in health care careers to save the date for one of four upcoming events at college…
Army offers STEM opportunities for Mississippi students this summer
The Army Educational Outreach Program apprenticeship and fellowship opportunities are now open. Information sessions will be held Jan. 17 – Feb. 25. Apply by March 5. To apply, go to…
EMCED Special Education Conference set for Feb. 21-22
The East Mississippi Center for Educational Development (EMCED) Special Education Conference will be held Feb. 21-22 at the historic Mississippi State University Riley Center in downtown Meridian, Mississippi. EMCED is…
Advanced Placement deadlines, updates set for AP coordinators
Advanced Placement coordinators should be aware of two important January deadlines in addition to other reminders and resources available. UPCOMING DEADLINES Jan. 18 – The deadline for SSD coordinators to…
Elementary teachers can register by Jan. 24 for Computer Science Spring Teacher Institute
In this series of trainings of the Computer Science Teacher Institute, elementary educators will deconstruct the Mississippi College-and Career-Readiness Standards for Computer Science to better understand the skills that need…
Mississippi Military Star School program application deadline is Feb. 28
Applications are available to schools interested in applying for the distinguished recognition of Military Star School. Deadline to apply is Feb. 28. The Mississippi Military Star School Program recognizes schools…