Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

We honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in part by noting the civil rights of people with mental illness who benefit from his legacy.

Take the MSDH Survey About COVID-19 and Your Family

MSDH is asking Mississippians what they think about the possibility of a vaccine and why they might or might not choose to receive it. Please click below to fill it out (anonymously). Thank you!

2021 Legislative Session Begins

Last week legislators came to the capitol to begin the 2021 session. This year's session is expected to last 90 days and to end or adjourn on April 4th (also known as sine die). We'll be watching (virtually) throughout the session, and you can do so as well.

Virtual Family Support Meeting - Jan. 14

Family support meeting for parents or caregivers raising a child to check in with each other, discuss problems and concerns, and support one another.


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Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents - Jan. 20

Monthly meeting and online gathering to coach and support parents who are helping other parents in any system.


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Virtual Family Support Meeting - Jan. 21

Family support meeting for parents or caregivers raising a child to check in with each other, discuss problems and concerns, and support one another.


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2021 New Year's Open House - Jan. 25

This year, our New Year Open House will happen virtually on Monday, Jan. 25 at 5 PM. We are inviting all of you to share your thoughts and feedback.

Leadership Training Graduates Coaching and Support Group - Jan. 27

This group will focus on opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making groups, provide coaching guidance.


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How the stress of COVID news affects how kids learn and think

Kids are surrounded by stressful COVID news. Does the exposure impact how they learn and think? Find out how the stream of pandemic news affects kids.

Superintendent's Annual Report for 2019-20 Shows How Students, Educators and Schools Persisted through Pandemic Challenges

JACKSON, Miss.  The newly released Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) 2019-20 Superintendents Annual Report tells the story of how students, educators and schools persisted in their pursuit of higher academic achievement while dealing with the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic. View the report online at mdek12.org/superintendent2020.