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.
Message to Superintendents from Pediatricians
Media Release-9.30.21 masks & vaccine (1) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 30, 2021 Media Contact: DeAnna Dillard, MSAAP Executive Director 601-605-6425 – ddillard@aapms.org PEDIATRICIANS SEND URGENT MESSAGE TO SCHOOL LEADERSHIP,…
Scholarship and Employment Opportunities for Minority High School Seniors (National Security Agency)
The National Security Agency will host two (2) identical, one-hour informational sessions this Wednesday and Saturday for minority high school seniors in Mississippi. During these sessions, information will be shared…
“Let’s See Eye to Eye” Teacher Chat
The Mississippi Department of Education, through the Office of Professional Development, is pleased to offer the “Let’s See Eye to Eye” teacher chat for the month of October. This chat…
2021 Dyslexia Awareness Trainings
The Office of Intervention Services has developed Session One of the required Dyslexia Awareness Training, according to House Bill 754. Session One contains the first two hours of the required…
Pre-K ESSER Grant II available to LEAs, applications due Thursday, October 28th
The MDE has designated $3,000,000 in ESSER funds to provide the following activities for districts with Pre-K classrooms. Educational technology Activities focused specifically to addressing special populations Providing mental health…
Annual Report Publication
The MDE is currently working to update the Mississippi Succeeds Report Card website, and available information will be published on the website after the State Board of Education meeting on…
Oct. 7 CSA meeting rescheduled for Oct. 19
The Commission on School Accreditation voted this morning to reschedule the Oct. 7, 2021 meeting for Oct. 19, 2021 at 10 a.m.
What Every Instructional Leader Needs to Know
In an effort to keep instructional leaders informed, the Mississippi Department of Education, through the Office of Academic Education, has released the September 2021 edition of the What Every Instructional…
Updates to MSDH K-12 Public Health Guidance as of Sept. 23
This update includes updates to recommendations for quarantine and contact testing as well as clarification of the close contact exception. Schools and districts may continue to reach out to MSDH…
District and School of Innovation Application Available for 2022-23 School Year: Due Dec. 1
Have a great idea to use new innovative ways to increase student achievement? Apply to become a district or school of innovation and gain flexibility to help you create programs…