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.
Mississippi Seal of Biliteracy guidance document available
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Secondary Education is pleased to provide the Mississippi Seal of Biliteracy Guidance for Program Implementation and Acceptable Assessments document. This guidance document provides…
American Heart Association offering free CPR trainings for schools
The American Heart Association is proud to announce free CPR trainings for schools. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn or refreshen your CPR skills with staff, students, and other…
March Counselor Connection Newsletter available
The Counselor Connection newsletter for March is available and features Lauderdale County School District. Discover how school counselors supported students holistically in achieving positive student outcomes. This monthly newsletter…
MDE seeks public comment on criteria for ‘high-need LEA’ in regards to BSCA
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) was recently awarded $13 million under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) Stronger Connections Grant. The BSCA Stronger Connections grant program aims to provide…
Districts can use COVID relief funds to support child nutrition programs
School districts with unspent Emergency Elementary and Secondary Education Relief (ESSER) Funds have until Sept. 30, 2023 to obligate ESSER II money and Sept. 30, 2024 to obligate ESSER III money….
Math Missions contest enters week 2 to help prepare students for MAAP math assessment
The Mississippi Department of Education is announcing the results from the first week of the MAAP Math Assessment Missions Madness Contest with PAPER. This month-long contest allows students to practice…
Early Childhood Specialized Boot Camp Training registration is now open
Registration for the Early Childhood Specialized Boot Camp Training set for June 12-23, is open. Registration deadline is May 26. The Mississippi Department of Education, through the Office of Early…
Developing Young Writers training workshop set for March 29
Calling all K-2 ELA educators! Want to earn .5 CEUs in one engaging, content-rich day? Register for free to attend Developing Young Writers on Wednesday, March 29, from 9 a.m….
Algebra Tiles training workshop planned for March 27
Calling all grade 6-12 math educators! Want to earn .5 CEUs in one engaging, content-rich day? Register for free to attend Using Algebra Tiles Effectively in the Secondary Math Classroom…
Disciplinary Literacy training workshop set for March 28
Calling all Grade 6-12 educators! Want to earn .5 CEUs in one engaging, content-rich day? Register for free to attend Disciplinary Literacy: English and History and Science and Math, Oh…