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Background The Mississippi State Board of Education approved a new Mississippi Strategic Plan for Pre-K through Grade 12 Education on March 19, 2026. The updated plan replaces the Mississippi State […]

Print Version Mississippi Board of Education February 19, 2026 10:00 a.m. 4th Floor Boardroom Central High School Building Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) 359 North West Street Jackson, Mississippi Agenda […]

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 […]

Print Version Mississippi Board of Education December 18, 2025 10:00 a.m. 4th Floor Boardroom Central High School Building Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) 359 North West Street Jackson, Mississippi Agenda […]

Dr. Lance Evans State Superintendent of Education Dr. Lance Evans began serving as State Superintendent of Education in July 2024. He has more than two decades of experience as a […]

Print Version Mississippi Board of Education October 16, 2025 10:00 a.m. 4th Floor Boardroom Central High School Building Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) 359 North West Street Jackson, Mississippi Agenda […]

Print Version Mississippi Board of Education August 21, 2025 10:00 a.m. 4th Floor Boardroom Central High School Building Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) 359 North West Street Jackson, Mississippi Agenda […]

Child Nutrition – MS Application and Reimbursement System MARS Child Nutrition – MS Automated Purchasing System Purchasers login Distributors login Child Nutrition – Purchasing and Distribution New Product Submission Form […]

MDE Updates and Guidance The MDE continues to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States. We are working with the Mississippi Department of Health (MSDH), the Mississippi Emergency Management […]