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.
Recommendations to MDE Talent Pool due April 15
Recommendations to the Mississippi Department of Education Talent Pool are due by April 15. Do you know a relatively new educator who is illustrative not only of our state, but…
MAPE recognized Mississippi’s top school-community partnerships during Governor’s Awards
The Mississippi Association of Partners in Education (MAPE) recognized Mississippi’s top school-community partnerships during the 20th annual Governor’s Awards Virtual Celebration recently. MAPE awarded 24 school-community partnership programs that have…
Submit form by April 15 for MathMates Mentoring Academy
Deadline is April 15, to indicate interest in the Mathematics Mentoring Academy for Teachers of Exceptional Students, one-year professional learning opportunity for 6th-8th grade mathematics and special education teacher teams…..
High-dosage tutoring office hours/overview sessions continue
PAPER, in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education, will continue hosting free office hours/overview sessions for parents, students, teachers and administrators interested in learning more about the high-dosage tutoring…
Deadline to opt in/out of free UMMC telehealth program extended to June 1
All school districts interested in having free telehealth services provided by the University of Mississippi Medical Center must opt in/out by 5 p.m. June 1. All districts are requested to…
MDE seeks public comments by April 28 on repeal of State Board Policy Chapter 76, Rule 76.7, Selection (MAEP 4903)
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 76, Rule 76.7, Selection (under…
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…
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…