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.
2024-25 textbook adoption results to be announced during webinar Dec. 19
The 2024-25 textbook adoption results will be announced Thursday, Dec. 19, at 3 p.m. during a 30-minute webinar. During the virtual presentation, districts will be notified of the newly adopted…
Middle school science teachers may apply for Advancing STEM Research Teaching workshop
The Mississippi Science Fair Board of Directors will host a workshop titled Advancing STEM Research Teaching on June 2 – 6, 2025. Middle school science fair teachers (7 – 8th…
Mississippi School Resource Officer School Law and Procedure Course available; Register by Dec. 20
The Mississippi Department of Education, Division of School Safety, is hosting an eight-hour School Resource Officer (SRO) course from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 6, 2025. The deadline to…
MDE updates Professional Development Catalog for face-to-face, virtual support
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Professional Development is announcing an update to its Professional Development Catalog for Spring 2025. The catalog includes many new offerings that administrators may…
All Teachers, All In Conference dates begin Jan. 22
ATAIC Flyer Save the Date (1) The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Professional Development, in partnership with the Office of Special Education, will host its annual All Teachers, All…
Applications open for State Board of Education student rep position; Deadline is Jan. 31
Superintendents, high school principals and counselors: Applications are currently being accepted for a student representative to the Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) who will be a junior in high…
12 Days of Paper Challenge for students, teachers begins Dec. 5
Grades 3-12 students and teachers in participating school districts are invited to participate in PAPER’s 12 Days of Paper Challenge beginning Dec. 5, to win a prize during the holiday…
U.S. Presidential Scholars nominees selected
Dr. Lance Evans, State Superintendent of Education, has submitted nominations for the 2025 cycle of the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. More than 100 applications were submitted, and 25 students will…
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics monthly ‘Teacher Talks’ next session is Dec. 3
Dr. Liza Bondurant, Associate Professor, Mississippi State University, and Dr. Candies Cook, Professor, University of Mississippi, editors of the “From the Archives” department of the National Council of Teachers of…
988, Suicide Prevention Guide for Mississippi Schools available from DMH
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) has released a 988 and Suicide Prevention Guide for Mississippi Schools, offering a toolkit to guide conversations about this difficult topic and point…