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**Originally published Summer 2023** Despite the misconception that summers are all about rest and relaxation for educators, the reality is quite different. Summers, instead, are dedicated to restoring weary minds and bodies while simultaneously restocking educator toolkits. It is during this time many educators invest in professional development (PD) to ensure they enter the new school year with innovative practices and enhanced skills, ready to inspire and mold the young minds in their classrooms. In fact, it could be argued the mental “heavy lift” for teachers occurs mainly in the summer months as educators diligently work to master and integrate new knowledge ...

**Originally posted September 2023** In a transformative move, Mississippi ushered in a new era of education with the passage of the MS Computer Science and Cyber Education Equality Act in March 2021. This landmark legislation not only mandates computer science (CS) instruction in elementary grades but also signifies a paradigm shift in how the state prepares its students for the future. Paired with the state's visionary 10-year strategic plan, educators can anticipate substantial changes in their approach to student development. However, the excitement surrounding this requirement is tinged with apprehension, especially among educators unfamiliar ...