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.
Letter to Superintendents from Mississippi Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Superintendents Letter Dear School Superintendents, On July 22, 2021, MS-AAP issued a public statement advocating that all return-to-school policy considerations should start with the goal of keeping students safe and…
Proposed Revisions to Process Standard 14 – Graduation Requirements, Appendices A, B, and C
On August 19, 2021, the State Board of Education (SBE) granted approval to begin the Administrative Procedures Act process to revise Miss. Admin. Code: 7-24, Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards,…
Free Online Courses and Book Studies: Available Slots until September 8
The Mississippi Department of Education, through the Office of Professional Development, is excited to announce there are still available slots for fall online courses and book studies. These courses are offered free…
U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Information/Application – Due Nov. 1, 2021
2022 USPSP Combined Flyer and Application The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students, is now open for high school seniors graduating in…
MDE Training Alert: Text Complexity
The Mississippi Department of Education is excited to announce an opportunity to receive professional development on the first key shift in the Mississippi College- and Career- Readiness Standards for English…
Proposed Revisions to Process Standard 2.4 – Student Support Services
On August 19, 2021, the State Board of Education (SBE) granted approval to begin the Administrative Procedures Act process to revise Miss. Admin. Code: 7-24, Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards,…
Truancy Referral Reminder
The Office of Compulsory School Attendance Enforcement is aware of a number of truancy referrals that have been routed to Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) by districts within…
MDE Seeks MSMS Executive Director
The Mississippi Department of Education is seeking an experienced, professional Executive Director to oversee all operations, functions, and activities at the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS). MSMS is a residential…
Proposed Revisions to State Board Policy Chapter 9, Rule 9.2: Reporting Attendance for Virtual Learning
On August 19, 2021, the State Board of Education (SBE) granted approval to begin the Administrative Procedures Act process to revise Miss. Admin. Code: 7-3: 9.2, State Board Policy Chapter…
Proposed Revisions to State Board Policy Chapter 9, Rule 9.3: School-Wide and District-Wide Virtual Learning Days
On August 19, 2021, the State Board of Education (SBE) granted approval to begin the Administrative Procedures Act process to revise Miss. Admin. Code: 7-3: 9.3, State Board Policy Chapter…