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 updates PD catalog for face-to-face and virtual support
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Professional Development is excited to announce an update to its Professional Development Catalog for Spring/Summer 2022. The catalog includes a variety of offerings…
APA notice of public comments to revise social studies standards
The State Board of Education (SBE) and Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) seeks public comments on the Mississippi College and Career Readiness Standards for Social Studies 2021. On Dec. 16,…
Public hearing on proposed changes to social studies standards set for Jan. 28
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will hold a public hearing from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Jan. 28, on proposed changes to the Mississippi College and Career Readiness Standards…
Public comment, 3 virtual regional feedback meetings set for January on revised Mississippi Perkins V State Plan to include work-based learning
Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases, the public comment meetings regarding the proposed changes to the Perkins V State Plan have been moved to a virtual format. The meeting…
New CDC guidance shortens isolation, quarantine time due to COVID-19
On Dec. 27, 2021, the CDC issued updated guidance about COVID-19 isolation and quarantine periods: Given what we currently know about COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, CDC is shortening the…
Mississippi pediatricians urge school mask policies, vaccinations due to COVID-19
CLINTON, MS – As COVID-19 cases surge to record numbers in the state, pediatrician members of the Mississippi Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (MSAAP) are reiterating their strong…
Innovative Leadership Summit set for Feb. 7
The Research and Curriculum Unit at Mississippi State University and the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) invite school leaders, counselors, teacher leaders and educational stakeholders from across the state to…
Civics Education essay contest offers cash prizes for 3rd-12th graders
The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) is offering scholarship money of up $1,000 to 3rd-12th graders who win its 2022 Civic Education Essay Contest about the U.S. Constitution. The…
MDE Division of Literacy seeks (EIR) K-3 Literacy Coaches; Deadline is Feb. 14
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Elementary Education and Reading, Division of Literacy is seeking qualified applicants to provide literacy coaching supports to identified literacy support schools for…
MDE Office of School Improvement Request for Applications released; Deadline is Jan. 19
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of School Improvement is pleased to announce the release of three (3) Request for Applications (RFAs) for educators interested in supporting school improvement activities….