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Third survey on learning during the pandemic finds most feeling safe and informed
August 26, 2021
The Government of Yukon is sharing the results of the third COVID-19 student learning survey. A What We Heard report is now available on engageyukon.ca.
Revised health and safety guidelines now online for 2021–22 school year
August 20, 2021
Finalized health and safety guidelines are available for the 2021-22 school year.
The Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon announce extension of support for quality early learning and child care across the territory
August 13, 2021
The Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon have reached an agreement on an extension to the Canada–Yukon Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.
School bus routes ready for the 2021–22 school year
August 9, 2021
School bus routes for the 2021–22 school year have been finalized and bus schedules are available online.
Construction contract awarded for Whistle Bend elementary school
August 4, 2021
Detailed design of the Whistle Bend elementary school will start this summer.
Yukon planning near-normal return to school for K-12 students
August 4, 2021
Students over the age of five and staff required to wear masks in all indoor settings outside the classroom, including common areas and hallways.
Canada and Yukon announce major expansion of $10 a day child care
July 23, 2021
The governments of Canada and Yukon announced an agreement that significantly improves early learning and child care for children in the Yukon.
Yukon families to be refunded for all July licensed child care expenses
July 19, 2021
To support Yukon families, the Government of Yukon is covering all costs for licenced child care for the month of July 2021.
Yukon Schools and First Nations receive $150,000 for student attendance projects
June 15, 2021
A total of $150,000 in financial support from the Victoria Gold Yukon Student Encouragement Society’s Every Student, Every Day fund has been awarded for 24 Yukon projects.
Third survey on student learning during COVID-19 now live
June 9, 2021
The third student learning during COVID-19 survey is now live until June 23. Links have been sent directly to school staff and families.