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.
National Folk Arts Festival is Nov. 7-9 in Jackson
The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) is a co-sponsor of the National Folk Arts Festival, Nov. 7-9 in downtown Jackson. In support of this event, MAC has partnered with the National…
District Sex-Related Education survey due by Nov. 14
Superintendents and Principals: The link for the District Sex-Related Education survey for SY 2025-2026 is now available. Please complete all fields. Participation in this survey is a requirement in accordance with Mississippi Code 37-13-171. Completion…
Save the date – Nov. 12: Bridge-to Career Course training webinar for teachers
The Mississippi Department of Education will host a one-hour training webinar at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, for prospective teachers of the Bridge-to-Career course starting January 2026. Presented by the…
In-person sessions set for Oct. 27, Nov. 10 on becoming a District or School of Innovation
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will host two in-person training sessions — Oct.27 and Nov. 10 — for any district or school planning to apply or reapply for District…
Registration open for 2026 National Science Bowl
Registration is open for the National Science Bowl® (NSB), which is managed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science and is one of the nation’s largest and…
National Career Development Association Poetry and Art Contest deadline is Oct. 19
To Counselors and Educators, The Mississippi Counseling Association (MCA) is sharing information about the 2025 National Career Development Association (NCDA) Poetry and Art Contest. This year’s theme is: “The Evolution…
MVSU announces Scholar Sphere Summer Leadership and Development Program
To High School Counselors, Principals, and Assistant Principals: Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) is inviting you to a free informational session about its new initiative, the Scholar Sphere Summer…
Join MDE’s new Professional Learning Community of Practice at first meeting Oct. 30
Are you involved in creating or leading professional development? The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Teaching and Leading is launching a new Professional Learning Community of Practice, and we…
2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Recognition Program update
The U.S. Department of Education has not yet released information for the 2026 cycle of the U.S. Presidential Scholars Recognition Program. Once that information becomes available, it will be released…
Administrators: FBI Community Outreach offers guidance to protect students from financial sextortion
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Safe and Orderly Schools in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation – Jackson Field Office wishes to encourage school administrators and key…