Statewide Assessment Results Show Impact of Pandemic Disruptions
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: September 23, 2021
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released today statewide results from the 2020-21 Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP), which provide the first statewide measure of student performance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Four Mississippi Schools Named 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: September 21, 2021
JACKSON, Miss. – The U.S. Department of Education today recognized four Mississippi schools among the 325 National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.
The following Mississippi schools were recognized:
Mississippi Ranks 35th in the Nation for K-12 Achievement in Quality Counts National Report
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: September 16, 2021
JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi ranks 35th in the nation for K-12 achievement in 2021, climbing from 50th in 2013, according to the latest Quality Counts report published in Education Week.
State Board of Education to Hold Special-Called Teleconference Meeting
MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release: September 1, 2021
WHO: Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE)
WHAT: The SBE will hold a special-called teleconference meeting to consider approval for emergency procurements for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds, American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds, and Mississippi Student Information Systems (MSIS) state funds to deliver systems and supports to school districts in response to COVID-19.
Nominate a Mississippi Teacher for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: August 31, 2021
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) invites nominations and applications for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The award is the highest honor the United States gives to teachers of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and computer science.
Mississippi State Board of Education Allows Hybrid Scheduling During COVID-19 Surge
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: August 19, 2021
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted today to allow school districts to use hybrid scheduling if needed to minimize the spread of COVID-19.
State Board of Education to Hold Regularly Scheduled Meeting Via Livestream
MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release: August 18, 2021
WHO: Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE)
WHAT: The SBE will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting via livestream only to limit contact due to COVID-19.
WHEN: 10 a.m., Thursday, August 19, 2021
WHERE: View the SBE meeting livestream at msachieves.mdek12.org
MDE Announces New Members of the Mississippi Teacher Advisory Council
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: August 18, 2021
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced today the addition of 49 experienced and highly regarded professionals from across the state to serve on the Mississippi Teacher Advisory Council (MTAC). The MTAC, formed in 2016, now includes 300 educators representing schools in urban and rural settings and an array of content areas, including general education, arts, special education and career and technical education.
Seven Mississippi Schools Designated State’s First Science of Reading Schools
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: August 10, 2021
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has designated seven elementary schools as the state’s first Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading Schools (SoR). This recognition is for schools that have trained teachers in the science of reading, exemplified a change of instructional practices, and embodied a school culture that focuses on building skillful, strong readers in kindergarten through grade 3.
Digital Learning Coaches Deployed to Schools Statewide
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: August 9, 2021
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will deploy digital learning coaches to 62 schools across the state to help build the capacity of teachers and administrators to use educational technology to improve student outcomes.