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.
MDE seeks public comment on criteria for ‘high-need LEA’ in regards to BSCA
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) was recently awarded $13 million under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) Stronger Connections Grant. The BSCA Stronger Connections grant program aims to provide…
Districts can use COVID relief funds to support child nutrition programs
School districts with unspent Emergency Elementary and Secondary Education Relief (ESSER) Funds have until Sept. 30, 2023 to obligate ESSER II money and Sept. 30, 2024 to obligate ESSER III money….
Math Missions contest enters week 2 to help prepare students for MAAP math assessment
The Mississippi Department of Education is announcing the results from the first week of the MAAP Math Assessment Missions Madness Contest with PAPER. This month-long contest allows students to practice…
Science of Reading in the Classroom: Implementing HQIM Professional Learning Opportunity training offered
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Elementary Education and Reading, Division of Literacy, is excited to announce an opportunity for district administrators, principals, lead teachers, and instructional coaches (K-5)…
2023 Congressional art competition open to high school students
The 2023 Congressional art competition titled Artistic Discovery contest is open to high school students. Each spring, the nationwide high school art competition is sponsored by members of the U.S….
Students can join MAAP Math Missions Madness contest to help prepare for state tests
Students in grades 3-12 can join the MAAP Math Missions Madness Contest with PAPER and the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) happening March 1-31 to help prepare for Mississippi Academic…
Elementary principals, district staff invited to join Computer Science Summer Institute webinar March 6 or 7
The Mississippi Department of Education and Center for Cyber Education at Mississippi State University will host their second annual Elementary Computer Science Summer Institute in June 2023 at various locations…
Advanced Placement webinar set for March 9
Advanced Placement (AP) teachers are invited to join the last AP webinar of the school year set for 3:30 -4:30 p.m. March 9. The discussion will focus on last minute…
Apply by March 1 for the Literacy Coach Academy of Mississippi
Deadline to apply to The Literacy Coach Academy of Mississippi (LCAM) is March 1. The LCAM is a learning pathway offered by the Mississippi Department of Education, Division of Literacy,…
AP Webinar set for Feb. 27
An Advanced Placement webinar is set for 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27. This month’s session will focus on how to identify and prepare students for the skills required in working…