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.
Reconstruction teacher workshop set for June 24-26
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History will host a teacher workshop June 24-26, focusing on the Reconstruction era in Mississippi. Participants will work with historians and education specialists to…
Next Primary Source social studies webinar set for April 15
The second episode of The Primary Source webinar series will be hosted via Teams at 4 p.m. April 15. The Primary Source features the Mississippi Department of Education’s K12 Social…
Early Childhood Coach Educator in Residence position available; Apply by April 14
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Early Childhood Education is seeking competitive applications from qualified applicants for full-time, 12 -month, Educator in Residence (EIR) position to provide coaching services…
Senior Advisor for Research and Analytics Educator in Residence position available; Apply by April 7
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Academic Education is seeking competitive applications from qualified applicants for full-time, 12 -month, Senior Advisor for Research and Analytics Educator in Residence…
Scholarships available for teachers to attend AP Summer Institute for Cybersecurity; Apply by April 24
Mississippi State University’s Center for Cyber Education is currently offering an incentive for schools to bring the AP Cybersecurity course to their district. Application deadline is April 24. The following…
English Learner district self-assessment opportunity offered; Interest form due March 30
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Curriculum and Instruction announces an opportunity for a deep dive into the instruction of English learners. Interested districts should complete an interest form…
Administrators and teachers: Save the Date of June 8-9 for the AI Summer Summit
Administrators and teachers: Mark your calendars for June 8-9 to attend the AI Summer Summit at the Jackson Convention Center. This free event will feature two full days of sessions…
Teachers: Register now for Computer Science Summer Training
The Mississippi State University Center for Cyber Education is offering free professional learning sessions to help educators expand their computer science (CS) knowledge and bring engaging CS experiences into their…
Elementary teachers: Registration is open for Elementary Computer Science Institute on June 17-18
The Elementary Computer Science Institute will be held on June 17-18 at the Jackson Convention Center. This free event is hosted by the Mississippi State University Center for Cyber Education…
Application deadline is March 27 for Mississippi High School Journalism Expansion Project
The deadline is March 27 to apply to the Mississippi High School Journalism Project (MHSJP). Apply online at bellvoices.org/mississippi. What: Applications are open for the Mississippi High School Journalism Project,…