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Government of Yukon shares literacy and numeracy strategies for Yukon Education schools
September 8, 2023
Literacy skills are a key component of student success, the Government of Yukon is committed to improving literacy and numeracy proficiencies for students in all our communities.
Statement from Minister of Education on the Yukon Ombudsman’s report on their Hidden Valley investigation
September 7, 2023
The Government of Yukon accepts the conclusions of the Yukon Ombudsman report.
Statement from Premier Pillai and Minister of Education Jeanie McLean on the start of the fall 2023 semester at Yukon University
September 5, 2023
Premier Pillai and Minister of Education McLean welcome students to Yukon University for the 2023-2024 school year.
Statement from Premier Pillai and Minister of Education Jeanie McLean on back to school
August 22, 2023
Premier Pillai and Minister of Education Jeanie McLean wish students and teachers a happy return to school.
The Government of Yukon expands Ready-to-Learn Schools initiative to eight additional schools
August 17, 2023
Ready-to-Learn (R2L) Schools is a universal support program for all Yukon students that helps teachers and staff create learning environments that are responsive for all learners.
The Government of Yukon strengthens school policy
August 17, 2023
These changes align with the commitments outlined in the Yukon’s LGBTQ2S+ Inclusion Action Plan and mark an important milestone in promoting inclusivity in Yukon schools.
School staffing updates ahead of the 2023–24 school year
August 11, 2023
The Yukon government has made significant progress in staffing educational professional positions for the upcoming 2023–24 school year, with ongoing recruitment efforts underway.
School bus routes available for the 2023-24 school year
August 7, 2023
Bus routes for the 2023-24 school year are now available. Parents or guardians will receive an email by August 9, 2023, with their child’s route information.
Government of Yukon invests in new positions and student supports to strengthen learning and wellbeing
August 4, 2023
The new positions will include education assistants, learning assistance teachers and school wellness counsellors. These new hires will be added progressively from 2023 to 2026.
Government of Yukon introduces new online student financial assistance application portal
August 1, 2023
Post-secondary students can now apply for financial assistance online through the new web portal.