One important goal of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA) is to ensure that children have access to the nutrition they need to grow into healthy adults. The […]

The vast majority of data in MSIS will be ingested directly from district vendors. Below you will find API specifications and spreadsheets with element details and definitions. Please note that […]

Introduction and Legislation In March 2021, Governor Tate Reeves signed House Bill 633, the Mississippi Computer Science and Cyber Education Equality Act, requiring all public schools in Mississippi to offer […]

Free, Online Webinar from the MDE and Math Nation®, formerly Algebra Nation, for Teachers on YouTube (45 minutes) – click here. What is Desmos? Desmos is an online calculator that […]

Mississippi’s statewide assessments measure students’ academic aptitude from pre-K through high school. Pre-K students and kindergarteners are evaluated at the beginning and end of the school year. The Mississippi Academic […]

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is dedicated to recognizing data as a vital asset and is committed to establishing a comprehensive data governance program across the agency through effective […]

Below are links to information regarding the renewal and reinstatement of a standard, renewable Mississippi educator license. Please note that the Mississippi Department of Education no longer approves programs for […]

The Department of Science, as part of the Office of Elementary Education and Reading, and the Office of Secondary Education, is responsible for providing support to teachers and schools throughout […]

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.   […]

The Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA), requires local educational agencies (LEAs) to provide for the equitable participation of private school students, teachers and, in some cases, parents and other education […]