The Communication\u00a0staff\u00a0supports MDE program offices with communication efforts. These instructions outline how staff can access our services:<\/p>\n
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The Administrator News<\/a> section of the EdUpdate<\/a> is for important notifications from MDE for teachers and school and district leaders and is emailed to school and district personnel\u00a0on Tuesdays. Announcements from external partners are accessible through a link to the EdUpdate in the email blast.<\/p>\n How to: Send\u00a0EdUpdate<\/a>\u00a0and Administrator News<\/a> submissions to tburkett@mdek12.org<\/a>. We will review the submission and\u00a0consider appropriateness for\u00a0before publication. Submit announcements in Word format. Announcements received by Monday will be included in the Tuesday email to districts. Announcements about funding and other opportunities for schools and districts will remain in the email until the application deadline.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n MDE Communications notifies employees about internal events and important information via email and by text alert\u00a0for emergencies.\u00a0New employees are provided with instructions for signing up for the emergency text alert system. For questions, contact jcook@mdek12.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Department chiefs must approve all graphic design requests to ensure projects reflect MDE’s priorities. Priority is given to major projects such as the Superintendent\u2019s Annual Report that advance the State Board of Education Strategic Plan.<\/p>\n How to: All requests should be submitted through our online form:\u00a0Request for Document Formatting or Graphics Creation<\/a>\u00a0This form should be used to request assistance with formatting documents, forms and other materials for publishing by the MDE.<\/p>\n Access templates<\/a> for formatting your own documents on the\u00a0MDE Brand and Logo<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n If a request cannot be fulfilled in-house, offices may procure services from an outside design firm following Office of Procurement guidelines.\u00a0All materials must adhere to MDE brand guidelines<\/a>. MDE’s marketing director must approve any materials produced by an outside organization.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Preserving the integrity of MDE’s brand is vital to maintaining a strong reputation and identity. MDE brand guidelines and best practices ensure the agency is represented consistently. No other logo may be used to represent the work of MDE. Download the official logo from our logos page<\/a>. MDE brand guidelines<\/a> are posted on the MDE Brand and Logo page<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Director of Government Relations is the point of contact for all interactions with elected officials, works with the Legislature on bills and provides data and other information upon request.<\/p>\n How to: Route all legislative requests and calls for information to Director of Government Relations Holly Spivey, hspivey@mdek12.org<\/a>. MDE staff\u00a0will be contacted when needed as subject matter experts.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Per agency policy, all calls or emails from members of the media requesting information or interviews must be directed to the Communication\u00a0Office\u00a0at 601-359-3515. Send email inquiries to Public Information Officer Shanderia Minor, sminor@mdek12.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We issue news releases and media advisories about MDE initiatives, statewide achievements, State Board of Education actions, and other areas of interest. News releases\u00a0are posted on the MDE home page.<\/p>\n How to:\u00a0Send newsworthy items to the Communication\u00a0Office. Approved releases are distributed via email and social media when appropriate.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We have many great achievements in public education in the state, and we need to celebrate those\u00a0accomplishments. Recognition\u00a0categories:<\/p>\n State Board of Education recognitions, which occur during monthly Board meetings, are reserved for individuals, groups, or schools that have earned national, regional, or statewide awards, honors, and\u00a0achievements..<\/p>\n At the discretion of the State Superintendent of Education, a congratulatory letter\u00a0may be sent\u00a0to those who have an achievement that deserves congratulations but may not qualify for Board recognition.<\/p>\n How to:\u00a0Upon return of the\u00a0recommendation form<\/a>, recognitions will be assigned to one of the two categories. The person submitting the nomination form will be notified as to which category of achievement the nominee will be recognized.\u00a0Please do not invite your nominee until selection has been confirmed by the Communication\u00a0Office<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We manage the agency\u2019s social media sites: YouTube<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a>\u00a0and Twitter<\/a>. Social media posts support MDE’s overall communication goals.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The MDE website is the primary source\u00a0of education information in Mississippi. It is essential that employees know how to access information on the website and that all offices regularly update information.<\/p>\nEmail\/Emergency Alerts<\/h5>\n
Graphic Design<\/h5>\n
Logos\/branding<\/h5>\n
Legislative Requests<\/h5>\n
Media Inquiries<\/h5>\n
News Releases\/Media Advisories<\/h5>\n
Recognitions<\/h5>\n
Social Media<\/h5>\n
Website<\/h5>\n