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Learn about registering your child for Kindergarten in the Yukon
January 18, 2024
If your child will be five years old by December 31, 2024, they are eligible to start kindergarten this coming school year.
Every Student, Every Day fund commits $400,000 to fund student attendance projects in 2024
January 10, 2024
Every Student, Every Day fund commits $400,000 to student attendance projects for the 2024-25 school year
Statement from Minister of Highways and Public Works Nils Clarke and Minister of Education Jeanie McLean on winter back-to-school safety
January 5, 2024
As students head back to school, Minister Clarke and Minister McLean encourage Yukoners to stay safe on the road this winter.
Statement from Minister of Education on the investigation of an individual who worked as a teacher-on-call
January 4, 2024
Minister McLean issues a statement on the investigation of an individual who worked as a teacher-on-call.
Apprenticeship Excellence Awards celebrates graduates in trades
November 27, 2023
This year’s awards celebrated the graduations of 141 apprentices, representing 22 different trades.
Government of Yukon begins review of Child Care Act
November 20, 2023
Public engagement will begin November 27 to inform changes to the Act.
What We Heard report available for Whitehorse schools capital planning engagement
November 2, 2023
Results of public engagement on Whitehorse schools capital planning are now available in a What We Heard report.
School board celebrates taking on the operation of francophone early learning and child care centre
October 26, 2023
After more than three decades, the Garderie du petit cheval blanc comes under the governance of the Commission Scolaire Francophone du Yukon (CSFY).
Statement from Minister McLean on the one-year progress report to the Yukon Child and Youth Advocate Office
October 13, 2023
The Government of Yukon provides a progress update to the Yukon Child and Youth Advocate.
Statement from Minister McLean on World Teachers’ Day
October 5, 2023
Minister of Education Jeanie McLean has issued a statement on World Teachers’ Day.