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Government of Yukon ratifies a new Collective Agreement with the Yukon Association of Education Professionals
The Government of Yukon and the Yukon Association of Education Professionals have reached a new three-year collective agreement that includes new provisions to benefit educators.
Statement from Minister McLean on International Day of Education 2025
Today we celebrate International Day of Education. This year’s theme is Artificial Intelligence and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation.
Learn about Kindergarten registration in the Yukon
All Yukon parents and guardians are invited to attend this information session to learn about the registration process, program details and to have their questions answered by department staff.
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.