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.
P-EBT Error-14,000 P-EBT Cards Deactivated in Error
On October 26, 2021, the Mississippi Department of Human Services and the Mississippi Department of Education were notified that our P-EBT card processing partner mistakenly deactivated 14,000+ P-EBT cards for…
Reminder: Hybrid Scheduling Option Ends October 31, 2021
In-Person and Virtual Learning The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) set two policies that call for all school districts to resume in-person instruction as the primary mode of teaching…
It’s National School Bus Safety Week – Share Pictures and Stories About Your District’s “Heroes of Safety”
Traditionally, Mississippi schools celebrate School Bus Driver Appreciation Week during National School Bus Safety Week, which occurs annually during the third week in October. This year’s theme is “Be Safe,…
Share With Families: Do Not Discard Your PEBT Card
DON’T DISCARD YOUR PEBT CARD!! Please do NOT throw away your PEBT card, even if you have used all the current benefits. Additional benefits to eligible students may be issued…
Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship – Application Open
The Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship (AYLF) is accepting applications or nominations for the next cohort of young leaders. AYLF operates in three different regions that include: Chicago Mississippi Delta Louis We are recruiting participants between the…
Invitation: Bullying Prevention Events – Oct. 26, 27 & 28
School Safety_Bullying Webinar Announcement_10.26.21_FINAL October 26, 2021, at 2 pm CST, the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse is hosting an informational webinar on bullying awareness and prevention resources, tactics, and strategies…
INPUT REQUESTED: Academic Business Course Validation
Academic Business Teachers and High School Principals: MDE has partnered with the Research and Curriculum Unit (RCU) at Mississippi State University to revise the academic business and technology frameworks. This…
Dates to Remember: 2021-2022 Administrator Calendar
The Mississippi Department of Education is pleased to provide school and district administrators with the updated Dates to Remember: 2021-2022 Administrator Calendar guidance document that includes important dates that may be required under Mississippi State Law and/or Federal requirements…
Tele Urgent Care
th_u2you_hours_8.5×11 2020_1027 Tele Urgent Care program can be utilized by all State Employees. For employees that have Select Coverage, a Tele Urgent Care visit is only $10. For those with…
Promote the Vote 2021
The registration deadline has been extended for the 2021 Promote the Vote (PTV) Program! Online registration will remain open until 5:00 p.m., October 20, 2021, at www.sos.ms.gov/PTV. Registration is free,…