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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.
Liard First Nation Language Department receives literacy award
September 17, 2020
The Liard First Nation Language Department is this year’s recipient of Yukon’s Council of the Federation Literacy Award.
Review of inclusive and special education in Yukon extended
September 16, 2020
Extension will provide more time and opportunities to safely connect and gather perspectives.
School bus routes being updated
September 3, 2020
School bus routes are being updated by end of the workday Friday, September 4 and will take effect Tuesday, September 8.
Government of Yukon welcomes Safe Return to Class funding
August 26, 2020
Government of Yukon to receive more than $4 million in Safe Return to Class funding.
Update on school operational plans and school bussing for 2020–21
August 12, 2020
School operational plans and school bussing updates announced for the 2020–21 school year.
Government of Yukon shares feedback on student learning during the end of the 2019–20 school year
August 7, 2020
A summary of survey results is now available on engageyukon.ca.
Whitehorse students return to school on August 20
August 4, 2020
Whitehorse students will return to class on August 20 instead of August 19 for the 2020–21 school year.
Health and safety guidelines for schools and school buses released
July 23, 2020
Detailed health and safety guidelines will help schools plan for the return of students to classes for 2020–21 school year.