The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) provides resources and technical support to Mississippi’s public school system. The department also functions as a resource for federal education requirements and funding. The […]

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.   […]

Homeless Education The Mississippi Department of Education is dedicated to ensuring each child who is homeless has equal access to the same free, appropriate public education available to other students. This […]

Title I, Part A Neglected (Set-Aside) is a mandatory reservation taken from a Local Education Agency’s (LEA) Title I Part A allocation for comparable services to students who reside in […]

Mississippi’s Migrant Education Program (MEP) is a federally funded program (Title I-C) responsible for providing supplemental academic and supportive services to the children of families (or children themselves) who migrate […]

Mental Health and Wellness Mental health is an important part of overall health and helps us grow, flourish, and build resilience. In order to foster a school climate and culture […]

Creating a new, or enhancing an existing, mentoring and induction program for new teachers can be both rewarding and challenging. District administrators often face limited time, money, and human capital […]

In addition to focusing on mentor selection, districts should also offer continuous professional development to assist mentors in their responsibilities. Structured trainings and appropriate resources provided throughout the school year […]

Print Version Mississippi Board of Education Special-Called Board Meeting June 27, 2022 10:00 a.m. Teleconference Agenda I.         Call to Order II.        Opening Remarks III.       Approval of Agenda IV.       Report on State […]

Graduating from high school is a strong predictor of adult success which includes physical and mental health outcomes.  Mississippi is committed to improving the number of students who graduate each […]