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.
Counselor Connection Newsletter highlights DeSoto County School District
Last week was National School Counseling Week. School counselors received incredible support and recognition from State Superintendent of Education Dr. Robert Taylor and Gov. Tate Reeves, who signed a proclamation…
2023-2024 Student Ambassador Program applications available
Secretary of State Michael Watson and the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office is seeking high school seniors with a passion for leadership and state government to apply for the agency’s…
Sustaining Adolescent Literacy training offered Feb. 21-23
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Elementary Education and Reading, Division of Literacy, is announcing an opportunity for district middle school administrators, principals, lead teachers, and instructional coaches to…
Dr. Donna Boone named MDE Chief Academic Officer
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Donna Boone as Chief Academic Officer. Dr. Boone will begin the position in mid-March. Dr. Boone has been superintendent…
School-safety grant on human trafficking youth prevention recently added
A new school safety-related grant on human trafficking youth prevention has recently been added to the Grants Finder Tool on SchoolSafety.gov. The goal of the Human Trafficking Youth Prevention Education…
Hurricane Awareness Tour offered to students
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Jackson is requesting that teachers of grades 4-12 to submit a response by Feb. 15, for an opportunity for their class to experience the…
Digital Learning Coach positions available
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has partnered with the University of Mississippi to employ five Digital Learning Coaches, with start dates in summer 2023. The selected candidate for the Digital…
Nominate students, schools for a GIVE Award by Feb. 12
Nominations will be accepted until Sunday, Feb. 12, for students or schools to win a GIVE award. The GIVE Awards celebrate the exemplary service of Mississippi’s most dedicated citizens….
College Board’s Pre-AP webinar set for Feb. 16
College Board will host a webinar at 1 p.m. Feb. 16 on its Pre-AP program. The webinar will focus on how the Pre-AP program provides all students with the prioritized…
Textbook Inventory Management System Introductory Webinar: Feb. 2
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is encouraging all district school textbook coordinators and administrators to attend an introductory webinar at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, to learn about…