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.
Brett Robinson named new State CTE Director
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announces the appointment of Brett Robinson as State Career and Technical Education (CTE) Director. Robinson will begin the position June 1. Robinson has been…
Book study related to the Science of Reading for English Learners planned for fall
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Elementary Education and Reading announces a book study will begin in the fall of the 2023-2024 school year related to the Science of…
Registration is open for Mississippi Connects Summer Summit
Registration is open for the Mississippi Connects Summer Summit. friEdTechnology will host a free in-person digital learning conference June 13 in Long Beach and June 15 in Jackson. The Summer Summit…
One-day training offered for Science of Reading in the Classroom: HQIM Assessment and Writing Implementation
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)…
Math Missions contest enters final week to help prepare students for MAAP math assessment
The Mississippi Department of Education is announcing the results from the third week of the MAAP Math Assessment Missions Madness Contest with PAPER. This month-long contest allows students to practice…
20 schools sought for adolescent reading intervention opportunity
The Strategic Education Research Partnership (SERP) Institute is excited to offer an opportunity for 20 schools in Mississippi to participate in a grant-funded experimental design study using the Tier II…
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…