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.
Civil Rights Data Collection deadline for districts is April 7
Reminder: The Civil Rights Data Collection for the 2023-24 school year must be certified by April 7. The Office for Civil Rights recently sent letters to school districts that have…
National STEM Excellence Scholarship applications due before April 28
Scholarship America has opened applications for the National STEM Excellence Scholarship, offering $10,000 in educational funding to future leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Applications will be accepted until…
Governor’s Awards for Outstanding School-Community Partnerships applications due March 21
The Mississippi Association of Partners in Education (MAPE) has extended the application due date for the 2025 Governor’s Awards for Outstanding School-Community Partnerships to Friday, March 21. The previous deadline…
Math Coaching Academy of Mississippi application deadline is April 25
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Elementary Education and Reading announces the inaugural cohort of the Mathematics Coaching Academy of Mississippi (MCAM). The deadline to apply to the…
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…