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School board celebrates taking on the operation of francophone early learning and child care centre
After more than three decades, the Garderie du petit cheval blanc comes under the governance of the Commission Scolaire Francophone du Yukon (CSFY).
Statement from Minister McLean on the one-year progress report to the Yukon Child and Youth Advocate Office
The Government of Yukon provides a progress update to the Yukon Child and Youth Advocate.
Statement from Minister McLean on World Teachers’ Day
Minister of Education Jeanie McLean has issued a statement on World Teachers’ Day.
Government of Yukon shares literacy and numeracy strategies for Yukon Education schools
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Yukon government has made significant progress in staffing educational professional positions for the upcoming 2023–24 school year, with ongoing recruitment efforts underway.
Date modified: 2026-05-27