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Canada and Yukon announce major expansion of $10 a day child care
July 23, 2021
The governments of Canada and Yukon announced an agreement that significantly improves early learning and child care for children in the Yukon.
Yukon families to be refunded for all July licensed child care expenses
July 19, 2021
To support Yukon families, the Government of Yukon is covering all costs for licenced child care for the month of July 2021.
Yukon Schools and First Nations receive $150,000 for student attendance projects
June 15, 2021
A total of $150,000 in financial support from the Victoria Gold Yukon Student Encouragement Society’s Every Student, Every Day fund has been awarded for 24 Yukon projects.
Third survey on student learning during COVID-19 now live
June 9, 2021
The third student learning during COVID-19 survey is now live until June 23. Links have been sent directly to school staff and families.
Next steps for Yukon First Nation School Board outlined in newly signed agreement
June 3, 2021
The Government of Yukon and 10 Yukon First Nations sign framework agreement that sets out the process for creating a First Nation School Board under the Education Act.
Final report on inclusive and special education released in ceremony
June 1, 2021
Ministers, Chiefs, Elders and stakeholders gathered for the release of the final report of the review of inclusive and special education in Carcross.
Child Care Act amendment tabled in the Legislative Assembly
May 13, 2021
The Government of Yukon is proposing to modernize the Child Care Act to help ensure that early learning and childcare services align.
Nominations are open for the Council of the Federation Literacy Award
May 7, 2021
Premier Sandy Silver and Education Minister Jeanie McLean are encouraging nominations for Council of the Federation Literacy Award.
Yukon school calendar dates set for 2021–22
April 27, 2021
The Government of Yukon has set school calendar dates for all Yukon schools for the 2021–22 school year.
Grades 10 to 12 students in Whitehorse to return to full-time, in-person classes
March 31, 2021
Whitehorse Grades 10 to 12 students at F.H. Collins, Vanier Catholic and Porter Creek secondary schools will return to full-time, in-person classes on April 19, 2021.