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 comments by April 28 concerning repeal of rule regarding communicable diseases
On March 17, 2022, the State Board of Education (SBE) granted approval to begin the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) process to repeal State Board Policy Chapter 21 and Rule 21.1, Communicable…
MDE seeks public comments by April 28 on repeal regarding Mississippi Adequate Education Capital Improvement Section
On March 17, 2022, the State Board of Education (SBE) granted approval to begin the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) process to repeal State Board Policy Chapter 50 and Rule 50.1, Mississippi…
Monthly chat for Special Education teachers set for April 13
The “Tuning In” monthly Special Education Teacher Chat is set for April 13. The chat provides teachers with an opportunity to connect and learn more about various topics regarding students…
Mathematical book study begins April 11 for instructional leaders
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is offering district leadership staff (i.e., superintendent(s), school administrators, mathematics curriculum directors, instructional specialists, coaches, interventionists, and exceptional education leaders) to participate in two…
Balancing the Equation: Monthly math talk set for April 19
Balancing the Equation: Monthly PLC “math talks” continue from 3:30 -4:30 p.m. April 19. Balancing the Equation: Leveling the Playing Field for Mississippi Math Instructors is a virtual PLC math…
New Mississippi Dyslexia Support Guide available
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Elementary Education and Reading has collaborated with administrators, teachers, dyslexia therapists and parents to develop the 2022 Mississippi Dyslexia Support Guide. This…
Notice to parents, guardians about P-EBT benefits
Mississippi is in the planning process for another possible round of Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) benefits for the 2021-22 school year and summer 2022 if authorized by the federal…
Commission on School Accreditation meeting date changed
The Commission on School Accreditation voted in a special-called meeting on March 24, 2022 to move the April 7, 2022 regularly scheduled meeting to Tuesday, April 12, 2022.
Submit proposals by March 31 for Innovative Institute at MSU Riley Center June 21-22
Mississippi State University’s Research and Curriculum Unit, in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education, is inviting school leaders, counselors, teachers and educational stakeholders from across the state to join…
Letter to educators, parents addresses new CDC recommendations, impact on children with disabilities
On March 24, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona wrote a letter to educators and parents regarding new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations and the recommendations’ impact on children with…