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.
MDE Office of Elementary Education and Reading accepting applications for K-4 High-Dosage Tutoring Grants
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Elementary Education and Reading is seeking competitive written applications from qualified applicants to provide in-person tutoring services through the implementation of the…
Textbook Inventory Management System training available
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is encouraging all district school textbook coordinators and administrators to attend one of five TIMS 2.0 training sessions. Textbook coordinators will need to go…
Apply by April 3 for Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading Schools recognition
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Elementary Education and Reading, Division of Literacy, would like to celebrate Mississippi educators through an annual recognition of Emerging Science of Reading Schools. Application deadline…
SAME/Army Engineering and Construction Camp offered to sophomores, juniors
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is accepting applications from qualified high school sophomores and juniors interested in attending the SAME/Army Engineering and Construction Camp, June 11-17, in Vicksburg,…
Voice Notes feature now available with PAPER on-demand tutoring
PAPER now provides more assistance for all students in participating districts who prefer to learn by listening and/or speaking out loud. Voice Notes —a new accessibility-minded offering from PAPER —…
Superintendents: Early Learning Collaborative program webinar set for Feb. 27
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Early Childhood will host a virtual informational session for superintendents about the Early Learning Collaborative (ELC) program at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27….
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…