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.
Literacy lessons offered on MPB’s Classroom TV channel
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Literacy Department would like to thank the districts and teachers who took part in filming episodes for Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s Classroom TV Channel during the…
MDE invites students to apply for the Student Advisory Council by Sept. 16
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) invites students in grades 11-12 or first year of college to apply for selection to the State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SAC). Deadline to…
Review 2022-23 Dyslexia information, including updates and deadlines
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Intervention Services has updated the Dyslexia Screener Data Form. All first-grade students must be screened for dyslexia by Oct. 21, 2022, and…
Winter-Reed Loan Repayment Program accepting applications until Sept. 15
Applications for the Winter-Reed Loan Repayment Program, which will pay off a portion of the student loans held by new teachers, are still being accepted. Deadline date is Sept. 15….
New English Learner resource available
The Mississippi Department of Education’s (MDE) Office of Intervention Services is announcing the completion of a new resource for supporting English Learners (EL), Adapting Classroom Assessments for English Learners. The…
Professional learning workshop on transforming school culture set for Aug. 30-31
The Mississippi Department of Education’s (MDE) Office of School Improvement will offer a two-day professional learning workshop available to all school and district leaders Aug. 30-31 in Jackson. This professional…
Public Comment open for ESEA Fiscal Waivers
Due to the continued extraordinary circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic and unprecedented challenges students, educators, staff, and schools are facing during the 2021-2022 school year, the Mississippi Department of…
Thousands of students participate in Mississippi Book Festival KidNote event
On Friday, August 19, three of the Mississippi Book Festival’s visiting authors – Andrew Aydin, Nate Powell, and Matt de la Pena – spoke to more than 23,500 students, either…
Review School Board Promotion/Retention Policy upload instructions
Superintendents: Per MS Code 37-177-17, districts must annually report their local school board policy on student retention and promotion. It is time to upload the policies to the Mississippi Department…
Teachers: Apply by Oct. 31 for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Teachers should apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program by Oct. 31. This program requires 10 years of service in exchange for complete debt elimination. The program has been…