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.
Schools asked to share Broadband Connectivity, Internet Speed Test surveys with families
The Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) is asking schools to share two important surveys with families. Both surveys can be found on the BEAM Homepage: Welcome to the…
New religious exemption policy for vaccinations is in effect
Superintendents: As you may know, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), in compliance with the federal court order entered in April 2023, has implemented a process for religious exemptions…
Math professional learning sessions by Catapult Learning math coaches offered July 20-21, July 27-28
The Mississippi Department of Education, in partnership with Catapult Learning, presents a professional learning opportunity July 20-21 and July 27-28 for mathematics educators just in time for the back-to-school season….
Superintendents: Review details on 2023-24 Driver Education; documents due July 14
MEMORANDUM To: School District Superintendents From: Brian McGairty, Bureau Director Office of Safe and Orderly Schools Jonathan J. Tillman, Sr., Pupil Transportation Administrator Division of Pupil Transportation Subject: Application for…
Administrator Calendar: Dates to Remember July 2023-June 2024 now available
The Administrator Calendar: Dates to Remember July 2023-June 2024 is now available in Microsoft Word and PDF formats. 2023-24 Administrator Calendar Dates to Remember_06_22_23 (Word version) 2023-24 Administrator Calendar Dates…
Register for NAEP long-term results livestream set for noon June 21
Join a livestream from the National Assessment Governing Board and the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) at noon Wednesday, June 21 to learn the results of the 2023 NAEP…
Registration is open for 2023 online Early Childhood Specialized Boot Camp training
The 2023 Early Childhood Specialized Boot Camp two-week online training is offered to teachers and assistant teachers who need to acquire 12 hours of approved early childhood coursework to teach…
Updated Universal Screener Companion Guide now accessible online
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Elementary Education and Reading has updated the Universal Screener Companion Guide to assist districts and teachers in supporting students who have been identified…
Teachers invited to Elevate Teachers Conference set for July 18-19
The Mississippi Department of Education invites teachers to join the Elevate Teachers Conference July 18-19, at the Hilton Jackson hotel in Jackson. The deadline for teacher registration is June 22….
MDE seeks teachers to be on MS College- and Career- Readiness Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics Review Committees; Apply by June 23
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is seeking teachers to serve on the Mississippi College-and Career-Readiness Standards (MS CCRS) for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics Review Committees. The deadline to…