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.
Applications open for MSMS summer camps
The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science announces two camps happening this summer. The Summer Enrichment Camp set for June 1-6 is for students who will be in the eighth,…
Annual Family Engagement Symposium set for April 29-30
The Mississippi Department of Education Annual Family Engagement Symposium set for April 29-30, at the MSU Riley Center in Meridian is dedicated to fostering positive family and school relationships. The…
Mississippi Council of Teachers of English seeks new members
Mississippi Council of Teachers of English is proud to announce its affiliation with the National Council of Teachers of English. The organization encourages all English teachers in Mississippi to join…
New CTE Admin Academy registration is open
The CTE Admin Academy registration is now open and can be found at this link: rcu.msstate.edu/professional-learning/endorsement-requirements/cte-administrator-endorsement. This year-long training opportunity is available to new CTE directors/contacts beginning their roles in…
Under the Microscope science session set for March 31
The next Under The Microscope science virtual PLC is set for 3:45 p.m. March 31. Get ready to spark a love of learning in your students. Join this webinar that…
Review textbook end-of-year reminders
District and school textbook coordinators should be aware of three important dates as the 2024-2025 school year ends. March 17 – The deadline for district textbook coordinators to submit their…
PAPER offers fun, competitive state test prep contest March 3 – April 4
Students and educators across Mississippi are encouraged to participate in Paper’s March Mania Contest March 3 – April 4. This contest is a fun, competitive way for teachers and students…
Rising 11th, 12th graders can apply for Summer Youth Policy Institute
Mississippi Votes will host its second annual Summer Youth Policy Institute June 1-7. The institute is a free, residential camp at Millsaps College open to rising 11th and 12th graders…
Physics teacher Leadership Empowerment Bootcamp set for Aug. 1-3; Apply by April 11
Ready to become a physics teacher leader? Apply now for the PTRA Bootcamp, a transformative three-day (Aug. 1-3) professional development workshop in Washington D.C. designed to empower educators to lead…
Rising 7th graders can register for SMILE U dentistry program by Feb. 28
The University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry will host a five-day enrichment program for rising 7th graders June 9-13 called Shaping Minds to Inspire, Lead and Explore (S.M.I.L.E….