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.
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….
Conferences on chronic absenteeism, at-risk support planned for September
The Statewide Chronic Absenteeism and Dropout Prevention Conference is set for Sept. 8–9, followed by the At-Risk Student Support Conference Sept. 10-11, at the Hilton Jackson in Jackson, Mississippi. An…
Registration open for Mississippi Science of Reading Trainings for teachers, school leaders, and district leaders
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Division of Literacy announces that registration is open for the Mississippi Science of Reading Trainings for Teachers and Leaders offered through professional development courses…
Bridge-to-Career Course available for eligible fifth-year seniors
To Superintendents, Principals, and Curriculum Coordinators: The Mississippi Department of Education is announcing the immediate availability of the Bridge-to-Career Course for eligible fifth-year seniors. Approved by the State Board of Education…