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Child Care Act amendment tabled
March 8, 2021
Proposed amendments would help ensure that early learning and child care services align with other education services offered by the government.
Universal childcare and early kindergarten will support Yukon families
February 1, 2021
The Government of Yukon is advancing the implementation of affordable early learning and childcare for Yukon families.
Government of Yukon and Kluane First Nation continue work together on new school in Burwash Landing
January 28, 2021
The Government of Yukon and Kluane First Nation have taken another step toward a new school in Burwash Landing, launching a tender for an Owner’s Advisor to guide the project.
Government of Yukon provides additional staffing and tutoring supports for the 2020–21 school year
January 22, 2021
The Government of Yukon is hiring more educators and increasing funding for tutoring programs to support Yukon students throughout the pandemic.
Additional school buses for new routes starting in January
December 17, 2020
School bus routes will be updated and students age five years and older will be required to wear non-medical masks on the school bus starting in January.
Share your experiences with inclusive and special education in Yukon
December 10, 2020
Yukoners can now share their experiences with inclusive and special education.
Centre scolaire secondaire communautaire Paul-Émile Mercier opens doors to students
November 12, 2020
Centre scolaire secondaire communautaire Paul-Émile Mercier (CSSC Mercier) will open to students on November 13, 2020.
2020–21 School Year Education program update
November 10, 2020
Grades 10 to 12 students will remain on their current schedule with additional supports. The Music Arts and Drama (MAD) program will move back to the Wood Street Centre.
Yukon School Council honoraria increased
October 19, 2020
The Government of Yukon has increased School Council and School Board honoraria rates for the first time since 1991.
Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations governments partner to improve access to technology for K–12 Yukon First Nations students
October 5, 2020
The Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations governments are partnering to provide devices to Yukon First Nations students in Kindergarten to Grade 12.