MDE names 7 Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading Schools for 2022-23
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For Immediate Release: August 8, 2022
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has designated seven elementary schools as Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading Schools (SoR) for the 2022-2023 school year.
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 third grade.
MDE announces new members of Teacher Advisory Council for 2022-23
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For Immediate Release: July 27, 2022
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced today the addition of 52 highly regarded education professionals from across the state to serve on the Mississippi Teacher Advisory Council (MTAC) for the 2022-23 school year.
The MTAC, formed in 2016, now includes 309 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.
Mississippi Schools: Guidance for the 2022-23 School Year
MDE responds to misinformation about the SBE’s policy update regarding weapons on school campuses
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For Immediate Release: July 21, 2022
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is responding to misinformation about the Mississippi State Board of Education’s policy update today regarding weapons on school campuses in the state’s public schools.
Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Update for 2021-22 shows majority of students made gains, though pandemic impacted achievement levels
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For Immediate Release: July 21, 2022
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released today the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Update for the 2021-22 school year, which showed the majority of pre-K and kindergarten students made gains over the course of the school year but fell short of pre-pandemic achievement levels.
State Board of Education Selects Search Firm for the State Superintendent
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For Immediate Release: June 27, 2022
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Board of Education (SBE) today selected the search firm, McPherson & Jacobson, LLC, to lead the search for the next state superintendent of education.
The firm will conduct a national search beginning July 1 for applicants who meet SBE requirements. The SBE anticipates interviewing the top candidates in October. The new superintendent is expected to start in the position in January 2023.
MDE temporarily relocating offices within Jackson due to building repairs
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For Immediate Release: June 23, 2022
JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi Department of Education offices located at the Central High School (CHS) building, 359 N. West St., in downtown Jackson, will temporarily relocate to alternate work locations beginning Monday, June 27, due to building repairs.
The Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration estimates interior renovations and roof repairs to CHS will take at least six months to complete.
Oxford High School’s Charlie Frugé selected as State Board of Education junior student representative
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For Immediate Release: June 16, 2022
Charlie Frugé
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) has selected Charlie Frugé of Oxford to serve as the high school junior student representative to the SBE for the 2022-23 school year.
State Board Appoints Dr. Earl Watkins Superintendent of Achievement School District
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For Immediate Release: June 16, 2022
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) has appointed Dr. Earl Watkins to lead the Mississippi Achievement School District (ASD), effective July 1.