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Please direct any questions to 601-359-3513. You may also visit www.mdek12.org for information. This is the official page of the Mississippi Department of Education, creating an educational system that prepares students for college and career.

The Mississippi Department of Education's (MDE) 2026-27 coaching work is underway as nearly 80 educators who are either ...
09/16/2026

The Mississippi Department of Education's (MDE) 2026-27 coaching work is underway as nearly 80 educators who are either MDE math coaches, Adolescent Literacy coaches or individuals in the Literacy Coach Academy of Mississippi, gathered in Jackson for training on Sept. 15. The ongoing sessions prepare the coaches to support other educators across the state.

Through Senate Bill 2294, Mississippi is investing in Adolescent Literacy and Math coaches who help strengthen instruction and support student success.

Call for proposals are due Sept. 30 for the Mississippi Literacy Association Conference: Turn the Page! Transforming Lit...
09/15/2026

Call for proposals are due Sept. 30 for the Mississippi Literacy Association Conference: Turn the Page! Transforming Literacy One Page at a Time happening Dec. 2-4 at the Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi.

Individuals interested in presenting at this year’s conference, should submit a proposal at forms.gle/HV26yegqjoh6QWvv8.

Here's a tip for Attendance Awareness month. Students who have a routine of getting a good night's sleep are less likely...
09/14/2026

Here's a tip for Attendance Awareness month. Students who have a routine of getting a good night's sleep are less likely to be absent from school. Learn more at mdek12.org/attend.

Keynote and featured speakers have been announced for the 55th Annual Mississippi Literacy Association Conference - Turn...
09/08/2026

Keynote and featured speakers have been announced for the 55th Annual Mississippi Literacy Association Conference - Turn the Page: Transforming Literacy - One Page at a Time.

The speakers are Hilderbrand Pelzer III, Melissa Loftus, Lori Sappington, Justin “Mr. Fascinate” Shaifer, Joan Sedita, Terrie Noland, Ph.D.; Julie Washington, Ph.D.; Jake Dagget, Amy Siracusano, and Trashonda Dixon, Ed.D.

This event is ideal for K-8 classroom teachers, academic coaches, and instructional leaders who are committed to enhancing literacy instruction across Mississippi.

Register at nmec.msresaservices.com/events-page.

Registration is open to the 55th Annual Mississippi Literacy Association Conference - Turn the Page: Transforming Litera...
09/01/2026

Registration is open to the 55th Annual Mississippi Literacy Association Conference - Turn the Page: Transforming Literacy - One Page at a Time. This event is ideal for K-8 classroom teachers, academic coaches, and instructional leaders who are committed to enhancing literacy instruction across Mississippi. 🔹Register at nmec.msresaservices.com/events-page.

MDE will host a series of regional literacy meetings across the state from Sept. 8-28, for families of students in kinde...
08/25/2026

MDE will host a series of regional literacy meetings across the state from Sept. 8-28, for families of students in kindergarten through third grade. 🔹All meetings are open to any K-3 family statewide regardless of the meeting location or if a student attends a certain school. Families are encouraged to attend any meeting at a location that is most convenient for them. 🔹Get details at bit.ly/4qF591s.

The Mississippi Department of Education is encouraging all education stakeholders to recognize September as Attendance A...
08/25/2026

The Mississippi Department of Education is encouraging all education stakeholders to recognize September as Attendance Awareness Month and to understand key points of the state’s updated Mississippi Compulsory School Attendance Law, which became effective July 1, 2026. Get details at bit.ly/4xwmBrm.

Congratulations to New Hope Lower Elementary School, New Hope Upper Elementary School and Caledonia Elementary School fo...
08/24/2026

Congratulations to New Hope Lower Elementary School, New Hope Upper Elementary School and Caledonia Elementary School for being recognized as 2026-27 Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading Schools today! 👏👏👏

MDE has released the 2025-26 Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) results, which showed continued growth in sc...
08/21/2026

MDE has released the 2025-26 Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) results, which showed continued growth in science, stable performance in English Language Arts (ELA) and a slight decline in mathematics proficiency.

The percentages of students scoring proficient or advanced in 2025-26 are 47.5% in ELA, 53.9% in mathematics and 64.1% in science. See complete results at mdek12.org/communications/category/news/.

Congratulations to Lake Cormorant Elementary for being recognized as a 2026-27 Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading ...
08/21/2026

Congratulations to Lake Cormorant Elementary for being recognized as a 2026-27 Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading School! 👏👏👏

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