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Research & Curriculum Unit The RCU develops educational resources that focus on building a high-skilled workforce in Mississippi.

Bringing educators and industry experts to the table to shape the future of Computer Science education in Mississippi! T...
10/08/2026

Bringing educators and industry experts to the table to shape the future of Computer Science education in Mississippi! Thank you to our task force for lending your expertise and helping us chart the path forward.

Meet the newest cohort of special education mentors! The Office of Special Education and RCU kicked off the New Special ...
10/05/2026

Meet the newest cohort of special education mentors!
The Office of Special Education and RCU kicked off the New Special Education Teacher Mentoring and Induction Program with a two-day mentor bootcamp. Mentors and administrators from nine MS school districts spent time learning and collaborating, ultimately preparing to support new special education teachers throughout the year.

Welcome, Teresa! As our newest member to join the Assessment team, she works primarily with embedded work-based learning...
09/21/2026

Welcome, Teresa! As our newest member to join the Assessment team, she works primarily with embedded work-based learning, supporting teachers who integrate real-world workplace experiences into their classrooms. We are thrilled to have her on board!

Our own Amanda Tullos, Research & Curriculum Unit program manager who aligns K–12 education with workforce needs across ...
09/01/2026

Our own Amanda Tullos, Research & Curriculum Unit program manager who aligns K–12 education with workforce needs across the state, was featured in Mississippi State University's "Our People" series. https://www.msstate.edu/our-people/2026/07/amanda-tullos, Amanda Creel Tullos, Betsey Goodson Smith, Mississippi Department of Education

We're ringing in the Fall semester. Welcome back, Bulldogs!
08/17/2026

We're ringing in the Fall semester. Welcome back, Bulldogs!

We're so excited to have Amanda Shy join our Curriculum Team! She works with our Arts, Entertainment & Design and Health...
08/11/2026

We're so excited to have Amanda Shy join our Curriculum Team! She works with our Arts, Entertainment & Design and Healthcare and Human Services programs, helping support educators across these pathways.

08/06/2026

The August 2026 edition of the MAIN AI Newsletter is now available.

Three new free AI courses this month: Claude, ChatGPT for teachers, and AI for cybersecurity. Each earns a credential, and Mississippi K-12 educators can earn CEUs.

Also inside: the appointment of Dr. Kollin Napier as MAIN's Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, the AI Regulation Task Force data center hearings at the State Capitol, and MAIN's new Manufacturing AI Playbook.

Join us August 5 at 11:00 a.m. CT for the MAIN and IBM Bob webinar.

MAIN is Mississippi's coordinated statewide AI initiative and the first of its kind in the nation. Read the issue and subscribe using the links in the comments.

08/06/2026

KEYNOTE SPOTLIGHT!!

One keynote. Two engaging sessions.

Join Kelly Brinkman (BridgeWorks) at for When Generations Connect and Boomers to Zoomers, presented by GEAR UP in partnership with the Research & Curriculum Unit.

Together, these back-to-back sessions explore how generational differences influence communication, leadership, workplace expectations, and talent development.

From understanding what motivates each generation to tackling real-world challenges in recruiting, retaining, and leading a multigenerational workforce, Kelly will share research-backed strategies and practical takeaways you can put to work immediately. The conversation continues with an interactive Q&A, where attendees can dive deeper into today's workplace challenges and gain actionable insights for building stronger teams and talent pipelines.

Register today: https://buff.ly/3IKfOCZ

And that's a wrap on MS ACTE 2026! It's been a great week and we're already looking forward to seeing you all next year!
07/15/2026

And that's a wrap on MS ACTE 2026! It's been a great week and we're already looking forward to seeing you all next year!

Day 2 at MS ACTE! Educators from all over our state are coming together to connect, learn, and prepare for the upcoming ...
07/15/2026

Day 2 at MS ACTE! Educators from all over our state are coming together to connect, learn, and prepare for the upcoming year in CTE.

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