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.
Preventing Targeted School Violence event set for Aug. 26; Register now
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Safe and Orderly Schools and the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) and Jackson Resident Office invite educators to attend a…
School Bond Election forms due Sept. 11
Superintendents: The 2025-2026 School Bond Election form is due by Sept. 11. Please complete and sign the form from the Mississippi Department of Education Office of Safe and Orderly Schools…
MDE offering SB 2294 Professional Learning Series to help schools implement new K-5 math, grades 4-8 literacy initiatives; Register now
Senate Bill 2294 is helping Mississippi schools strengthen reading for students in grades 4-8 and mathematics instruction for students in grades K-5 by providing earlier support, evidence-based instruction, and stronger…
Call for Proposals due by Sept. 30 for MS Literacy Association Conference
The Mississippi Literacy Association Conference: Turn the Page! Transforming Literacy One Page at a Time is set for Dec. 2-4 at the Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi. The Mississippi Literacy Association with…
MDE names Mississippi Science of Reading School Awardees for 2026-27
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has designated 15 elementary schools as Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading (SOR) Schools and one school as a Mississippi Science of Reading School for…
September regional training dates announced for CCR teachers
The Mississippi Department of Education and Get2College announce the fall regional trainings for College and Career Readiness (CCR) teachers in September 2026. Content in each session is the same and…
MDE Office of Special Education seeks applicants for IEP Specialist EIR position; Apply by Aug. 21
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Special Education is seeking competitive applications from qualified candidates for the Educator‑in‑Residence (EIR) position of IEP Specialist with an emphasis in Hearing…
UMMC invites high school students to explore careers in health care Aug. 22
The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is inviting Mississippi high school juniors and seniors to discover the many career opportunities available in health care during its annual Exploring Health…
Register now for Catalyst Summit 2026: Advancing the Future of Learning set for Sept. 20-22
Registration is now open for Catalyst Summit 2026: Advancing the Future of Learning, taking place Sept. 20-22, at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center in Biloxi. Designed for teachers, instructional coaches,…
2026-27 State Superintendent Student Advisory Council applications due Aug. 24
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) invites students in grades 11-12 to apply for selection to the 2026-27 State Superintendent Student Advisory Council. At least 30 students will be chosen…