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.
Principals, counselors can select students for U.S. Senate Youth Program 2025 – 26
Dear Secondary Principals and Counselors: The United States Senate unanimously passed a resolution in 1962 creating the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). This annual national initiative seeks to provide…
Plan to attend 2025 Fall M3 Regional Math Trainings
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Curriculum and Instruction-Division of Mathematics Coaching announces its Fall 2025 M3 Regional Math Trainings set for Sept. 23 and Oct. 28. These dynamic,…
Registration is open for Enhancing Instructional Leadership: The Science of Reading and Effective Learning Walk Protocols
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Division of Literacy announces registration is open for the asynchronous course “Enhancing Instructional Leadership: The Science of Reading and Effective Learning Walk Protocols.” This course…
Literacy Learning Walk opportunity for improving instruction offered to non-literacy support schools
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Division of Literacy is offering a limited number of Fall Learning Walks for non-literacy support schools (Grades K–3) from Oct. 6 – Nov. 20, 2025….
Music educators invited to apply for LUCY Award by Sept. 1
The LUCY Award, presented by GRAMMY Museum Mississippi, is a special recognition and scholarship opportunity honoring outstanding educators who creatively incorporate music into their classroom learning experiences. Who can apply:…
Intervention Services Professional Learning Facilitators career opportunity available
The Mississippi Department of Education Curriculum and Instruction is seeking Intervention Services Professional Learning Facilitators in the areas of Dyslexia, English Learners (EL), and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to provide…
MDE announces nine regional literacy meetings for families of K-3 students across the state
The Mississippi Department of Education announces a series of nine regional literacy meetings across the state from Sept. 9-23, for families of students in kindergarten through third grade. At the…
Synchronous Learning webinar set for Aug. 6
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Innovative Programs will host a brief webinar at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, to introduce the Virtual Synchronous Learning Initiative (REACH) and explain the application process….
Mississippi Literacy Association Conference set for Dec. 3-5; Submit proposals by Sept. 19
K-8th educators, principals, and literacy/instructional coaches are invited to attend the Mississippi Literacy Association Conference: Making a Splash with Literacy! set for Dec. 3-5, at the Beau Rivage Resort in…
2025-26 State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council applications due Aug. 25
The Mississippi Department of Education invites students in grades 11-12 to apply for selection to the 2025-26 State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. Online applications must be submitted by Monday, Aug….