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.
Districts can apply for reimbursement of Accelerated Programs; Deadline is June 2
The Mississippi Legislature appropriated $300,000 during the 2022 legislative session to reimburse for the expense of Advanced Placement, dual credit, International Baccalaureate, Cambridge, and diploma endorsements (career and technical, academy,…
College and Career Readiness Summer 2023 course updates available
The Mississippi State Board of Education approved the newly revised College and Career Readiness standards May 18. Click here to view the revised curriculum (material presented to the State Board…
Elementary teachers and principals: Register by June 5 for Computer Science Summer Institute
The Mississippi Department of Education and Center for Cyber Education at Mississippi State University will host the second annual Elementary Computer Science Summer Institute in June 2023 at various locations…
Back to the Future: Transition Conference 2023 set for June 6
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Special Education is hosting the second annual Back to the Future: Transition Conference June 6, at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum in Biloxi….
2023 Final Legislative Report available
The 2023 Final Legislative Session Report is ready for review. This report summarizes the final resolution of legislation tracked by the Mississippi Department of Education. If you have any questions,…
Program allows students to create products to prevent targeted school violence
Mississippi high schools are invited to participate in a free school safety and prevention program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) this coming fall 2023 academic term. Invent2Prevent…
MDE offers free summer online book study courses; Register May 22-29
The Mississippi Department of Education, through the Office of Professional Development, is announcing open registration for summer online book study courses. These courses are offered free of charge to help…
EL virtual office hours set for May 4
The Mississippi Department of Education offices of Elementary Education and Reading, Federal Programs, and Student Assessment will hold the end-of-year virtual office hours session this Thursday, May 4,beginning at 2…
Application deadline for Jumpstart pilot program is May 12
Want to CRANK UP your ACT & ACT WorkKeys Scores? Jumpstart Test Prep, in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) through the Office of Secondary Education, is announcing…
2023 Clean School Bus Grant program announced
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the 2023 Clean School Bus (CSB) Grant Program [r20.rs6.net]. This is the first grant funding opportunity through the multi-year funding program and follows…