After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a law was signed by President Bush including school buses under the federal definition of “mass transportation systems.” School bus transportation is one of the […]

Introduction The Mississippi Strategic Plan for Pre-K through Grade 12 Education articulates the state’s vision, mission, values, and goals for improving outcomes for all students. This 2026 plan updates the […]

“The School Bus Safety Task Force was created by Nathan’s Law and with the support of Gov. Phi Bryant.  The mission of this task force is to help make traveling […]

Adult Career and Technical Education classes and programs are state and federally funded for instructors’ salaries only. These classes and programs provide classroom learning and training activities combined with guided […]

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 […]

The 2016 Mississippi World Languages Framework describes what students should know and be able to do in world languages other than English. The framework provides an outline of what students […]

Tamika Lipsey State Director of Educator Licensure 601-359-3513 teachersupport@mdek12.org Amari Carter Licensure Specialist 601-359-3483 teachersupport@mdek12.org Angelia Perry Coordinator of the Call Center 601-359-3483 teachersupport@mdek12.org Charity Veal Data Entry/Operations Specialist 601-359-3483 […]

The primary goal of test security is to protect the integrity of the examination and to assure that results are valid and reliable.  Accurate assessment results depend upon the security […]