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Whitehorse Legion helps Yukon students learn about service and sacrifice
August 28, 2019
These resources will help Yukon students learn about the significant service and sacrifice made by Canadian veterans.
Corrections to Yukon student performance data
August 27, 2019
The Government of Yukon and BC Ministry of Education have worked together to correct errors in Yukon data for the Foundation Skills Assessments.
Painted markings reinforce crosswalk safety
August 21, 2019
Yukoners may have noticed new sidewalk markings near crosswalks at some Whitehorse elementary schools. Find out what they mean.
New curriculum for Grades 11 and 12
August 15, 2019
Starting this school year all grades in Yukon schools will be following Yukon’s new curriculum.
Education Agreement signed between Government of Yukon and Kwanlin Dün First Nation
July 9, 2019
The three-year agreement’s focus is to improve the experiences and outcomes of KDFN learners, and all learners in the KDFN Traditional Territory.
Statement from Minister McPhee on the Office of the Auditor General of Canada’s audit of education programs in Yukon
June 18, 2019
A statement from the Government of Yukon on the Office of the Auditor General of Canada’s audit of K-12 education programs in Yukon.
Yukon schools and First Nations receive $100,000 for attendance projects
June 13, 2019
Twenty-one Yukon projects receive financial support from the Victoria Gold Yukon Student Encouragement Society’s Every Student, Every Day fund.
Government of Yukon seeking feedback on Yukon University legislation
May 15, 2019
Yukoners can provide feedback on important aspects of the new legislation that will oversee the transition of Yukon College to Yukon University.
Nominations Open for Council of the Federation Literacy Award
May 3, 2019
Council of the Federation Literacy Awards honour Yukoners who help promote and spread with literacy.
New Assistant Deputy Minister of First Nations Initiatives hired
April 29, 2019
New ADM will work closely with Yukon First Nations to support the success of their learners, and all Yukon learners.