MS Dept of Education

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[MS Dept of Education @MissDeptEd]

Mississippi public school districts reported a 24% decline in student absences in August and September 2026 than in August and September 2025. Total absences fell from 1,012,946 to 769,180. The drop follows a new attendance law now in effect. Go to https://t.co/S5yY55LobG. #MsEdu

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MDE has announced the four schools named 2026 Mississippi Blue Ribbon Schools. This recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance and/or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps among different student groups. Go to https://t.co/O9fwGSyEP7. #MsEdu

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MDE has released accountability grades for the 2025-26 school year, which show 53.9% of schools and 50.7% of districts earned a grade of A or B. These are the first grades issued under higher standards for earning grades. Visit https://t.co/vmqzmXbDQW. #MsEdu

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MDE has released the 2025-26 Chronic Absenteeism Report, which shows the state rate decreased to 26.5%. Rates are lowest among grades 2-5, higher in kindergarten and first grade, and highest in grades 6-12. Visit https://t.co/EUMHFoeCCO. #MsEdu

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Hey Parents! New school and district grades are coming soon! Visit https://t.co/9WvAoqp6gs and search Raising the Bar. #MsEdu

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Today, MDE announced the 144 members of the 2026-27 State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, which includes students in grades 11-12 and college freshmen attending a Mississippi college or university. For details, go to https://t.co/VvbaxrRPpv. #MsEdu

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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. Details https://t.co/D51tCG3cpO. #MsEdu

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Today, the State Board of Education (SBE) recognized four Mississippi History Day high school students who earned awards at the National History Day contest. #MsEdu See less

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Today, the State Board of Education recognized five Mississippi schools that earned the 2025-26 American School Counselor Association (ASCA) RAMP Designation. All five schools are located in the Jackson County School District. #MsEdu

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Registration is open for the 2026 THRIVE Conference happening Sept. 16-17, at the Jackson Convention Complex in Jackson. Pre-conference workshops are set for Sept. 15. Go to https://t.co/K4fr5KmCoc

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For the start of the 2026-27 school year, MDE is launching the Mississippi Classroom to Career Network, a new statewide initiative to help students connect what they learn in school to their future in college, careers and life. Learn more at https://t.co/DcXhAmvtmV. #MsEdu

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MDE has designated 15 elementary schools as Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading (SOR) Schools and one school as a Mississippi Science of Reading School for the 2026-27 school year. ⭐️Celebrations begin Aug. 17. For details, go to https://t.co/1vUHXd24fO. #MsEdu See less

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MDE invites students in grades 11-12 to apply for selection to the 2026-27 State Superintendent Student Advisory Council. At least 30 students will be chosen this year. Online applications must be submitted by Monday, Aug. 24. Get details at https://t.co/z8RT4rSVGo. #MsEdu

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SAVE DATE: The THRIVE 2026 conference is set for Sept. 16-17 in Jackson, MS. These dedicated days of professional learning will feature targeted sessions for instructional staff, principals, district level administrators, parents, and more. See https://t.co/zanjtn8GrA. #MsEdu

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Congratulations! Today, the State Board of Education recognized the third cohort of graduates of the Literacy Coach Academy of Mississippi. #MsEdu

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The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) has selected Cannon Parker of Gulfport High School in the Gulfport School District to serve as the high school SBE junior representative for the 2026-27 school year. See details at https://t.co/yY2LevRmbI. #MsEdu

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#Mississippi earned national recognition for early literacy. Now the state is building on that foundation with SB 2294, extending science-of-reading practices to grades 4-8. Host @AshleyDeMauro Mullins talks with State Superintendent Lance Evans on the latest Statehouse Spotlights. #mspol @MissDeptEd

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Mississippi has maintained its 16th national education ranking, according to the 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book released today, and was recognized as being one of two states to post improvements from 2019-2024 in education. Get details at https://t.co/8XcjfOSO1T. #MsEdu

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The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Special Education announces The Time is Right Conference is set for June 16–18, at the Mississippi State University Riley Center in Meridian, Mississippi. Register at https://t.co/1erzWwtkzM. #MsEdu