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Yukon school calendar dates finalized for 2023–24
May 4, 2023
Yukon school calendar dates confirmed for the 2023-24 school year.
Minister of Education delivers 2022 Annual Report
April 26, 2023
The report shows progress in supporting learners, fulfilling commitments with Yukon First Nations, and helping ensure student and staff health and safety.
Government of Yukon approves $35 million-funding agreement to support First Nation School Board
April 3, 2023
A funding agreement has been established to support the First Nation School Board in their work.
“What We Heard” report released as part of work to advance review of the Yukon’s Child Care Act
March 27, 2023
Engagement feedback informs next steps for reviewing the Child Care Act.
The Government of Yukon is seeking input on Whitehorse school facilities
March 14, 2023
Yukoners are invited to help shape plans for replacing and renovating aging Whitehorse school facilities.
Three schools to transition to the First Nation School Board
March 3, 2023
Three school communities are set to join the First Nation School Board next school year.
Department of Education releases progress report to Standing Committee on Public Accounts
March 1, 2023
Progress report provides summary updates on actions the department has taken to transform the education system in the Yukon.
School communities to vote on joining the First Nation School Board
January 31, 2023
Starting February 16, four school communities will begin referendum voting on joining the First Nation School Board.
Child Development Centre to move into new, permanent space in 2023
December 6, 2022
Yukon government to support the Child Development Centre to move to a permanent location in downtown Whitehorse next summer.
Timelines announced for Yukon schools considering joining the First Nation School Board
December 1, 2022
Yukon schools have the option to consider joining the First Nation School Board in 2023.