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Yukon post-secondary students can now apply for summer 2025 STEP jobs
Learn more about employment options for summer 2025.
The Government of Yukon releases special report on school graduation analysis and rates
Learn more about student pathways to graduation and how graduation rates are calculated in the Yukon.
Statement from Minister McLean following the Charlottetown Pan-Territorial Ministers and Officials Early Learning and Child Care meeting
Minister McLean releases a statement following her meeting in Charlottetown with her counterparts to discuss shared priorities for families and children across the country.
Minister of Education delivers 2023–24 Annual Report
The report highlights progress on initiatives to support learners, to honour commitments with Yukon First Nations and to help ensure the health and safety of students and staff.
Government of Yukon launches new Early Learning and Child Care Infrastructure Fund
The Government of Yukon has announced a new fund to help create child care spaces and make existing centres more inclusive.
New and updated curriculum units on Residential Schools launched for Yukon students
These resources represent a significant step toward truth and reconciliation in the Yukon’s education system.
Statement from Minister McLean on World Teachers’ Day
Minister of Education Jeanie McLean has issued a statement on World Teachers’ Day for 2024.
Government of Yukon announces location for new École Whitehorse Elementary School
The Government of Yukon has selected the site for the new École Whitehorse Elementary School, which will be built within the Takhini Educational Land Reserve.
New policy allows Yukon First Nations to offer high school credits for cultural learning
New policy allows Yukon First Nations to offer accredited cultural, language, and traditional knowledge programming for high school credits.
Statement from Minister of Education Jeanie McLean on a new downtown Whitehorse school
Minister of Education Jeanie McLean has released a statement to update on a future downtown school.
Date modified: 2026-05-27