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 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…
Students: Apply by Sept. 24 for the 2021-22 State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council
The MDE is seeking students in Grades 11-12 or first year of college to serve as members of the State Superintendent’s Advisory Council for a term of two school years….
Supporting Grade 4 Students
When making support decisions for 4th grade students that received a “Did Not Meet” requirement or scored below a Level 3 on the 3rd grade Reading Assessment, schools should consider using…
District Calendar Updates Due Oct. 1
On August 19, 2021, the State Board of Education (SBE) voted to begin the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) Process and to establish a temporary rule to amend two (2) State…
Student & School Support Strategies – Hanover Research
Support Students and Families The Role of Resiliency in Student Learning Recovery – Supporting students’ resiliency will be key to academic and social-emotional recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. In this research…
Equipped: Mississippi Book List for All Now Available for K-5
The Equipped: Mississippi Book List for All is now available for grades Kindergarten through Fifth and offers resources that promote literacy through various rigorous texts representing varying cultures, genres, and facets of…
Suicide Prevention Documentation Due Oct. 1
Suicide Prevention Training and documents for the 2020-2021 school year are due. School Districts that have not submitted documents to MDE SharePoint Sites need to submit all documentation by Friday,…
Mississippi Department of Education Seeks Public Comment on the repeal of State Board Policy Chapter 77, Rule 77.1, Technology Plan (Monitoring).
On August 19, 2021, the State Board of Education (SBE) granted approval to begin the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) process to repeal State Board Policy Chapter 77, Rule 77.1, Technology…