Mentoring and induction contributes to the success of beginning teachers, increases student achievement, and leads to improvements in teacher retention. Mentoring and induction programs equip beginning teachers with the necessary […]

The purpose of Title II, Part A is to increase student academic achievement consistent with the challenging state academic standards; improve the quality and effectiveness of teacher, principals, and other […]

The summaries attempt to highlight major components of each bill. Click on the bill number to read the bill in its entirety and to view the latest action.   HB 530 […]

The Mississippi State Board of Education adopts rules and regulations and set standards and policies for the organization, operation, management, planning, budgeting and programs of the Mississippi Department of Education. Organization […]

In accordance with Section 25-61-2 of the Mississippi Code, public records shall be available for inspection by any person unless otherwise provided by this chapter; furthermore, providing access to public […]

The summaries attempt to highlight major components of each bill. Click on the bill number to read the bill in its entirety and to view the latest action.   SB 2092 […]

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is pleased to announce that state funds have been awarded to continue the Mississippi Teacher Residency (MTR) Program. MTR grants will cover tuition and […]

CTE Counselors are charged with the implicit accountability performed by career technical centers and the Carl D. Perkins IV Core Indicators, through the Career Technical Counselor’s Program of Work: Academic […]

As noted in Mississippi’s Consolidated State Plan for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the Mississippi State Plan to Ensure Equitable Access to Excellent Educators, the Mississippi Department of […]

The summaries attempt to highlight major components of each bill. Click on the bill number to read the bill in its entirety and to view the latest action.   HB 1 […]