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 Literacy Coach Academy of Mississippi Cohort 3; Apply by March 7
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Elementary Education and Reading is accepting applications for Cohort 3 of the Literacy Coach Academy of Mississippi (LCAM). The LCAM is a learning…
MDE seeks RFA for FY26 Mississippi Community Oriented Policing Services in Schools
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Safe and Orderly Schools is seeking competitive written applications from qualified applicants to provide services implementing the Mississippi Community Oriented Policing Services…
Every Student Counts Conference for math educators happening June 12-13
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Elementary Education and Reading, Division of Mathematics Coaching, invites math educators to the Moving Mathematics in Mississippi (M3)’s Inaugural: Every Student Counts Conference…
Virtual training on responding to anonymous threats of violence in K-12 environment set for Jan. 30
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) School Safety Task Force will hold a virtual training from 2-3 p.m. CST. Thursday, Jan. 30, on assessing and responding to anonymous threats of…
Teachers can join Math Nation ACT/SAT webinar Feb. 11
Teachers can join a webinar set for Feb. 11, showcasing Math Nation’s ACT/SAT resources and how they can help students excel in college readiness. Choose the session that works best…
Students can join the Winter Test Yourself math challenge in February
Attention 6th-8th grade math, algebra 1, geometry, and algebra 2 students across Mississippi, it’s time to step up your learning with the Winter Test Yourself! Challenge, hosted by Math Nation…
School Board Meeting Attendance Annual Report due by Feb. 7
Pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. § 37-6-13, the School Board Meeting Attendance Annual Report is due each year. Please submit the name(s) of any board member who missed 20% or…
Transformational Leadership meetings for school improvement begin in January
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of School Improvement in partnership with the Research and Curriculum Unit at Mississippi State University will offer interactive and engaging Transformational Leadership: Investing in…
Sign up for All Teachers, All In Conference in your area
Are you a general or special education teacher in grades K-12? Are you eager to learn more about how SPED and GENED teachers can work together to ensure that all…
Registration open for MegaResource School Librarian Workshop set for Feb. 7
The MegaResource School Librarian Workshop registration is now open. The workshop is Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. The MegaResource School Librarian Workshop began in 1999 as a series of workshop sessions, developed…