The mission of arts education in Mississippi is to ensure that students know and experience the uniqueness of the arts, understand themselves and their world by creating, expressing, and communicating […]

The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a national organization of students engaged in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Open to students enrolled in or who have completed technology education courses, […]

HOSA is a National student organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Education (HSE) Division of ACTE.  HOSA’s two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities […]

The Office of Elementary Education and Reading assists district personnel in improving outcomes for students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Office staff help educators implement state standards, as well as best practices for […]

The Office of Child Nutrition (OCN), Division of Training and Program Outreach serves as a statewide training resource for School Food Service Administrators (SFSAs), Food Service Program Managers, Child and Adult Care […]

The Office of Accountability supports the State Superintendent of Education and State Board of Education in providing leadership through the development of policy and accountability systems so that all students are […]

FAQs for State Board Policy Chapter 9 Rule 9.2: Reporting Attendance for Virtual Learning   For additional clarification on State Board Policy Chapter 9, Rule 9.2, please view the recording […]

On a day-to-day basis, schools are among the safest places for our nation’s children. To ensure that our schools remain safe, it is important that school districts develop and implement […]

Every absence, excused or unexcused, (including suspensions), is a learning opportunity lost and can have significant impacts on a student’s success in school and life.  There are two laws from […]

Summary This webpage provides guidance, considerations and best practices for Mississippi schools and districts for operating school in the 2020-21 school year. It has been developed with input from school and […]