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.
Mathematical Modeling with algebra, geometry workshop set for Oct. 21; Register by Oct. 3
The Center for Mathematics and Science Education (CMSE) at The University of Mississippi will host a special pre-conference workshop from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 21, at the Woodward…
English Learner virtual office hours set for Sept. 1
English Learner staff members from the Mississippi Department of Education’s (MDE) offices of Federal Programs, Student Assessment and Elementary Education and Reading will host their monthly EL Virtual Office hours…
Special Education Professional Development Coordinator position available
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has partnered with the University of Mississippi to employ one Coordinator of Professional Development in the area of Special Education with an emphasis on…
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…
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…