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.
Science of Reading in the Classroom: Implementing HQIM training offered Feb. 15
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Elementary Education and Reading, Division of Literacy, will offer a two-hour, virtual professional development training titled Science of Reading in the Classroom: Implementing HQIM from 2-4…
MDE seeks public comment by Feb. 6 on amended Mississippi Consolidated State Plan
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) invites public comment to amend the state’s Consolidated State Plan, also known as Mississippi Succeeds, as required under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), 1965, amended as…
Additional Mississippi Online Course Approval review offered; Apply by Feb. 28
The Mississippi Department of Education is opening an additional Mississippi Online Course Approval (MOCA) review in February 2023. The deadline for applications for online courses is Feb. 28. This MOCA…
Advanced Placement webinar on Equity, Access set for Jan. 23
An Advanced Placement webinar titled Equity and Access; AP Potential is set for 3:30-4:30 p.m. Jan. 23. Learn best practices to support a rigorous curriculum for all. You will be…
Message from Dr. Kim Benton
I invite you to join me in welcoming Dr. Robert Taylor, who begins his work today as state superintendent of education. To assist with the transition, I will remain at…
Voice options now available for elementary students in MS who use PAPER on-demand tutoring
PAPER now provides even more assistance for students who prefer to learn by listening and/or speaking out loud. Voice Notes — a new accessibility-minded offering from PAPER — allows both…
Monthly Science Chat session set for Jan. 18
The Mississippi Department of Education, through the Office of Secondary Education, will offer its monthly Under the Microscope science chat from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Jan. 18. This science chat session will…
UMMC School of Dentistry offering 5-day program for rising 6th-8th graders in June
The University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry will host a five-day enrichment program for 6th-8th graders June 5-9 called Shaping Minds to Inspire, Lead and Explore (S.M.I.L.E. U)….
High school juniors, seniors invited to explore health care pathways with UMMC
The University of Mississippi Medical Center is asking high school juniors and seniors interested in health care careers to save the date for one of four upcoming events at college…
Army offers STEM opportunities for Mississippi students this summer
The Army Educational Outreach Program apprenticeship and fellowship opportunities are now open. Information sessions will be held Jan. 17 – Feb. 25. Apply by March 5. To apply, go to…