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.
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching program is accepting nominations, applications
To recognize passionate 7th-12th grade STEM teachers who have significantly impacted STEM education in their local community, the Mississippi Department of Education encourages individuals to nominate others or themselves for…
MAGNOLIA K-12 digital resources training available for librarians, educators
The Mississippi Alliance for Gaining New Opportunities Through Library Information Access (MAGNOLIA) Outreach Coordinator, Mikayla Johnson, is providing free professional development materials and in-person or virtual interactive training to educators…
MDE, Paper invite district, school administrators to a learning webinar Oct. 23
The Mississippi Department of Education invites Mississippi district and school administrators to a free live webinar set for 4-5 p.m. CT on Wednesday, Oct. 23. During this session, administrators will…
Counselors: Applications for Mississippi Governor’s School due Nov. 1
Educators and Counselors: Applications for the Mississippi Governor’s School (MGS) are now open and due by Nov. 1. MGS is a prestigious, tuition-free, two-week residential program designed for Mississippi’s most gifted…
District, school High-Quality Instructional Material professional learning opportunity available
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Elementary Education and Reading Division of Literacy is offering in-person school and district-level High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) training sessions aligned to the Mississippi…
Mandatory suicide prevention documentation due Oct. 31
School districts that have not submitted the Mental Health Assurance Form, must do so by Tuesday, Oct. 31. This form is a mandatory annual requirement and should be sent to…
EPA announces start of 2024 Clean School Bus Rebate Program
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) announces that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is now accepting applications for the 2024 Clean School Bus Rebate Program. Under the authority of…
October trainings, professional development offered by Paper, MDE
The Mississippi Department of Education encourages all districts, including principals, teachers, counselors, and parents to attend an upcoming training session provided by Paper. Through its partnership with the state, Paper…
Superintendents: Review letter from Secretary Cardona, CDC Director Cohen about free COVID-19 tests for LEAs
Dear Colleagues: Thank you for your continued dedication to keeping students and staff safe and schools open for in-person learning. Infection rates from COVID-19, influenza, and other respiratory viruses are…
MDE continues to offer Mathematics Book Studies for instructional leaders
Due to high demand, the Mississippi Department of Education will again offer four book studies for instructional leaders — superintendents, administrators, curriculum directors, instructional specialists, lead teachers, and more. Based…