EdUpdate

The EdUpdate section of Mississippi Achieves includes announcements for educators and district leaders about professional development, events, resources, grants and awards.

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To submit information for consideration in EdUpdate, email it to Tabatha Burkett at [email protected] by noon on Monday. Information must be submitted in a Word document. You may include links, flyers or PDF documents with your Word document. Please include a contact name and an email or phone number with each item. 

 

12 Days of Paper Challenge for students, teachers begins Dec. 5

Grades 3-12 students and teachers in participating school districts are invited to participate in PAPER’s 12 Days of Paper Challenge ...
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Save the date for Metro-Math Conference set for June 2025

The Secondary Math Curriculum Specialists, Karin Bowen and Jasmine Rosemon, announce that the 2025 Metro-Math Conference: “Home is Where the ...
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STEM Teaching with Embedded Primary Sources K-12 Educator Workshop offered across Mississippi

The Center for Mathematics and Science Education (CMSE) at the University of Mississippi is hosting the STEM Teaching with Embedded ...
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U.S. Presidential Scholars nominees selected

Dr. Lance Evans, State Superintendent of Education, has submitted nominations for the 2025 cycle of the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program ...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics monthly ‘Teacher Talks’ next session is Dec. 3

Dr. Liza Bondurant, Associate Professor, Mississippi State University, and Dr. Candies Cook, Professor, University of Mississippi, editors of the "From ...
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Mississippi Hearing-Vision Project offers Newcomer Cohort; Register by Dec. 5

Need SEMIs/OSL or CEU credit? Do you have students with complex learning needs?  If so, Mississippi Hearing-Vision Project (MHVP) offers online training ...
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Free college coursework in visual impairment is available; Apply by Jan. 10

Are you interested in helping students with visual impairments achieve more? Have you thought about taking college classes to learn ...
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988, Suicide Prevention Guide for Mississippi Schools available from DMH

The Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) has released a 988 and Suicide Prevention Guide for Mississippi Schools, offering a ...
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Striking the Right Chord: Careers in the Music Industry teacher workshop set for Jan. 25

Back by popular demand! Mississippi Council on Economic Education is offering a Striking the Right Chord: Careers in the Music ...
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Winter 2025 Master Teacher of Economics program begins Feb. 8

Please see program details for the Winter 2025 Master Teacher of Economics. When: Feb. 8, - April 30, 2025 Format: ...
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