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.
Phonics for Reading webinar set for May 1
Join literacy expert Dr. Anita Archer at 5 p.m. CT via Zoom on May 1, to celebrate the launch of her new and enhanced edition of Phonics for Reading. Phonics…
Lunch and Learn session on Science of Reading set for May 15
Join Dr. Anita Archer for a Lunch and Learn session titled A Problem We Can Solve: The Latest Reading Science for Students in Grades 3 and Up set for 10…
Winning districts, schools for the March 2024 PAPER contest announced
During the month of March, individual students in grades 3-12 were eligible to participate in the March PAPER Challenge by completing as many Paper activities (“Three-Pointers”) as they could in…
MDE, PAPER announce ready-to-go writing activities calendar
Prepare for an exciting journey into the world of writing with PAPER’s Writer’s Calendar. The Mississippi Department of Education and PAPER introduce a calendar featuring ready-to-go writing activities for your…
MDE, PAPER to host Classroom Wins educator webinar series April 25
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) and PAPER will host an educator webinar titled Classroom Wins with PAPER at 4:30 p.m. CT April 25. Be sure to check out our…
Superintendents: Please review School Guardian Act letter
To Mississippi School District Superintendents: Please see the attached Guardian Letter from Commissioner Tindell regarding the School Guardian Act, which allows districts to select employees to be trained and armed…
Artificial Intelligence resource guide released; Webinar set for April 17
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announces the release of a resource guide titled Artificial Intelligence: Guidance for K-12 Classrooms and a webinar about artificial intelligence (AI) set for April 17….
Empowering Educators: Crafting Professional Development Plans That Work workshop set for May 29-30
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Professional Development will have a two-day, in-person workshop for K-12 district teams titled Empowering Educators: Crafting Professional Development Plans That Work set for…
Reviewers needed for Math, Social Studies, Arts, and CTE instructional materials adoption; Apply by April 15
The Mississippi Department of Education defines High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) as materials that are aligned to the Mississippi College-and Career-Readiness Standards, externally validated, comprehensive, and which include engaging texts (books,…
MDE Office of Student Assessment Content and Bias Review interest survey due April 24
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Student Assessment (OSA) is seeking qualified participants for a MAAP ELA and Math; MAAP-A Alternate ELA, Alternate Math, and Alternate Science Content and…