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.
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…
“One Mississippi” sheet music available
The sheet music for One Mississippi, the official state song of Mississippi, is available for schools and districts to use. Formats provided include marching band, piano, guitar and vocal. See…
Educators: Apply by March 1 for the Literacy Coach Academy of Mississippi (LCAM)
LCAM Informational Flyer The Literacy Coach Academy of Mississippi (LCAM) is a learning pathway offered by the Mississippi Department of Education, Division of Literacy, for fundamental training and certification in…
REACH MS (MS SPDG) Job Opportunity: Academic Specialist
REACH MS is in search of a new team member to fill the position of Academic Specialist. Persons with background knowledge of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework or…
Science of Reading in the Classroom: Implementing HQIM Webinar Feb. 15
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Elementary Education and Reading, Division of Literacy, is excited to announce an opportunity for district administrators, principals, lead teachers, and instructional coaches (K-5)…