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.
Tax credit opportunity for donations to Early Learning Collaboratives
Did you know that individuals or corporations can contribute to support the local matching fund of an approved early learning collaborative (ELC) pre-K program and may be eligible to receive…
MDE offers back-to-school enrollment guidance
As the 2024-25 school year begins, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) wants to share some reminders to assist schools when registering students for the new school year. Compulsory School…
MDE announces 8 regional literacy meetings for families of K-3 students starting Sept. 5
The Mississippi Department of Education will host eight regional literacy meetings beginning Sept. 5, for families of students in kindergarten through third grade. At the meetings, families will receive an…
MTSS 20-day report functionality in MSIS 2.0 will be available late September
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Division of Intervention Services and Gifted announces the MTSS 20-day report functionality in MSIS 2.0 will not be available until late September. Therefore, local education…
2024-25 Administrator Calendar: Dates to Remember is now available
The Administrator Calendar: Dates to Remember July 2024-June 2025 is now available in Microsoft Word and PDF formats. 2024-25 Administrator Calendar Dates to Remember (Word version) 2024-25 Administrator Calendar Dates…
Registration opens in August for Mississippi Science of Reading Training for teachers, leaders
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Division of Literacy announces that registration will open in August to the Mississippi Science of Reading Training for Teachers and Leaders offered through professional development…
UMMC invites high school students to explore health care careers; Space is limited
JACKSON, Miss.– The University of Mississippi Medical Center is inviting high school juniors and seniors interested in health care careers to visit the campus on Saturday, Aug. 24, for Exploring…
Recipients of Winter-Reed Teacher Loan Repayment award must submit form by July 31
Teachers awarded the Winter-Reed Teacher Loan Repayment award for the 2023-24 academic year must submit the Contract Completion Form by Wednesday, July 31 or awards will be canceled. Award recipients…
MDE Updates Professional Development Catalog for face-to-face, virtual support for Fall 2024
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Professional Development is excited to announce an update to its Professional Development Catalog for Fall 2024! The catalog includes many new offerings that…
Deadline to submit literacy conference call for proposals is Sept. 20
The Mississippi Literacy Association, Mississippi Department of Education’s Division of Literacy and North Mississippi Education Consortium is issuing a call for proposals inviting educators to submit a request to present…