Assessment is the mechanism used to measure educational achievement. Assessment is important because it affects how the students view themselves; the way parents, community, and governing bodies evaluate schools and […]

The Bower Foundation Given the vast health challenges facing Mississippians, The Bower Foundation directs its funds and energies into making sustainable, systemic improvements in the state’s health and education infrastructures. […]

Grant funded by   The Mississippi Department of Education is committed to supporting parents’ understanding of the learning process and providing them with the guidance needed to ensure their children […]

Mississippi Board of Education August 17, 2012 8:30 A.M. 4th Floor Boardroom Central High School Building 359 North West Street Jackson, Mississippi     Agenda   I. Call to order  II. Pledge of […]

Mississippi Board of Education August 16, 2012 10:00 A.M. 4th Floor Boardroom Central High School Building 359 North West Street Jackson, Mississippi   Agenda   Report of State Superintendent of Education Backup […]

Print Version located at bottom of page   Mississippi Board of Education October 18, 2013 8:30 A.M. 4th Floor Boardroom Central High School Building 359 North West Street Jackson, Mississippi   […]

Print Version located at bottom of page   Mississippi Board of Education October 17, 2013 10:00 A.M. 4th Floor Boardroom Central High School Building 359 North West Street Jackson, Mississippi   […]

Important Updates Below are important updates related to educator licensure policies and/or procedures. Should you have questions, please contact a member of our team at teachersupport@mdek12.org. 2026 Updates Memorandum – […]

Professional learning provides early childhood professionals the opportunity to learn about and implement best practices in early childhood through training and individualized technical assistance. The Office of Early Childhood offers […]

Updated August 2025 Don’t ever let anyone tell you that Mississippi students can’t achieve great things. With the help of district and school leaders and dedicated teachers, students are rewriting […]