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Social Studies Framework to be Revised

8/19/2010

In accordance with the MDE’s curriculum revision timeline, Mississippi's Social Studies framework is due to be revised, with the revised framework being implemented in the 2011-2012 school year. The attached document provides an overview of this process.

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USDE’s Blueprint for Reform: The Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act

8/13/2010

The Obama administration released its blueprint (see attached document) for the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act in March. The plan identifies five key priorities: 1) college- and career-ready students; 2) great teachers and

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Registration Now Open for Stock Market Game and Master Teacher in Economics

8/12/2010

Registration is now open to participate in the fall 2010 Stock Market Game (SMG), training workshops and the fall 2010 Master Teachers in Economics (MTE) program. Teachers can attend free training programs to learn how to use the SMG and can receive .5 C

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MDE Begins APA Process for Grading Policy

7/28/2010

The State Board of Education granted approval on July 16, 2010 to begin the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) process for the establishment of SBE Policy 403-Grading. The policy will be effective for school year 2010-2011 upon completion of the APA pro

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Commission on Educational Structure Considers Draft Recommendations

7/1/2010

The Commission on Mississippi Educational Structure (i.e., school district consolidation) met Monday, June 28th and considered the attached draft report that includes six recommendations regarding consolidation of districts and services. The potential fa

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