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.
Students encouraged to join Paper math, reading activities in September
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) encourages all students to participate in the fun Math & Reading inspired student challenge activities during the month of September with Paper®. For the…
MDE Office of School Improvement convening set for Nov. 13-15; Proposals due Sept. 15
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of School Improvement is seeking districts and schools that implemented strategies and/or practices resulting in improved outcomes for learners to showcase this work…
Principals, teachers asked to distribute kindergarten readiness assessment score flyers to parents
The Mississippi Department of Education is encouraging all elementary school principals and teachers to distribute the Understanding Your Child’s Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Score flyer to parents of kindergarteners to help…
Teachers can apply for MAAP science, history, and bias review committees
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Student Assessment (OSA) is seeking qualified teachers to serve on Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) committees for grades 5 and grades 8…
Virtual PLC Math Talk series now offers CEUs, SEMIs for math educators
“Balancing the Equation: Leveling the Playing Field for Mississippi Math Instructors (BtE),” the renowned Virtual PLC “math talk” series, has just elevated its offerings for math educators statewide and is…
Education Scholarship Account application and reimbursement request now available online
Parents and guardians may now apply for the Education Scholarship Account (ESA) program and request reimbursement through the new Mississippi Special Needs Scholarship portal. The Mississippi Legislature created the ESA program through…
Superintendents: Dyslexia Point of Contact requested by Sept. 1
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Intervention Services announces the creation of a dyslexia SharePoint site for uploading the state required data. This new SharePoint file will allow…
Living History program set for Sept. 11
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Secondary Education, Department of Social Studies invites all to “Living History:” Beyond Black and White. Date: Sept. 11 Time: 6 –…
MDE offers regional Secondary Education Counselor meetings in September
The Mississippi Department of Education partnered with Get2College to offer regional Secondary Education Counselor Meetings concerning College and Career Readiness topics for three dates in September. Meeting dates: Sept. 19…
Ag in the Classroom K-12 program offered for free to educators
The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) offers the implementation of “Ag in the Classroom” to educators. Ag in the Classroom is a hands-on agricultural education program for kindergarten through 12th grade…