The MDE and educators across Mississippi school districts are committed to ensuring the confidentiality of student data while enabling that information to be used appropriately to improve student outcomes.   […]

Quintana Steen Coordinator of Educator Effectiveness 601-359-2330 qsteen@mdek12.org  

Graduating from high school is a strong predictor of adult success which includes physical and mental health outcomes.  Mississippi is committed to improving the number of students who graduate each […]

Print Version Mississippi Board of Education May 26, 2022 10:00 a.m. 4th Floor Boardroom Central High School Building Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) 359 North West Street Jackson, Mississippi Agenda I.          […]

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) established the Mississippi Blue Ribbon School program, following the termination of the U.S. Department of Education’s former National Blue Ribbon Schools Program in August, 2025. This state-level program continues the annual recognition of […]

Dr. Cory Murphy Associate State Superintendent 601-359-3513 teachersupport@mdek12.org Sandra Hilliard Coordinator of Special Recognition Programs and Training Logistics 601-359-3513 shilliard@mdek12.org   Educator Continuum Dr. Courtney Van Cleve Executive Director 601-359-3513 […]

Administrator Growth Rubric The Administrator of each school is responsible for every level of education with their school environment, from working with students and leading staff, to assisting with parents and […]

Teacher Growth Rubric Teachers play a critical and important role in student learning.  In their role, teachers need feedback and high-quality learning experiences to continuously improve their practice and student […]

USDA regulations require the State Agency (the MDE) to conduct periodic Administrative Reviews of all organizations participating in the National School Lunch Program, and to publish the outcome of each […]