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.
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Mathematics book study opportunities available for districts’ instructional leaders; registration required
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is offering district leadership an opportunity to participate in book studies based on the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics or NCTM’s research on…
Deadline extended until March 18 for Appalachian STEM Academy, Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy
The Appalachian Regional Commission has extended the deadline for both the Appalachian STEM Academy and the Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy by two weeks to March 18. PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS WITH LINKS: Appalachian…
Apply by March 15 for the Mississippi Teacher Residency program
Applications are open for the Mississippi Teacher Residency program. The priority deadline is March 15. Aspiring educators are encouraged to apply to the MTR program, which offers a tuition-free master’s…
EL Virtual Office Hours: 2 p.m., March 3
English Learner staff members from the Offices of Federal Programs, Student Assessment and Elementary Education and Reading are hosting our March EL Virtual Office hours Thursday, March 3rd, from 2:00 p.m. to…
MDE seeks Executive Director for the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science apply by March 11th
The Mississippi Department of Education is seeking an Executive Director for the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science. To apply for the Executive Director position, please submit a letter of…
Special Education PDC job posting apply by March 10
The MDE has partnered with the University of Mississippi to employ one (1) Coordinator of Professional Development in the area of Special Education with an emphasis on IEP development and…
EL Virtual Office Hours – 2 p.m. March 3
English Learner staff members from the Offices of Federal Programs, Student Assessment and Elementary Education and Reading are hosting our February EL Virtual Office hours Thursday, March 3, from 2:00 p.m. to…
MDE releases Mississippi Middle School Transition Toolkit
The Mississippi Department of Education is pleased to announce the release of the Mississippi Middle School Transition Toolkit. The toolkit was developed in partnership with the Association for Middle Level…
Learning Blade offers STEM, computer science, CTE career exploration resource for grades 5-9
Learning Blade® is a system of interactive online lessons, teacher lesson plans and printable at-home activities for 5th – 9th graders, where students learn about high-demand STEM, CTE and Computer…