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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.
What We Heard report released on the Child Care Act review
The Government of Yukon has released the What We Heard report, detailing the findings from their engagement on modernizing the Child Care Act.
The Government of Yukon celebrates apprenticeship excellence and 60 years of apprenticeship training
Learn how the Government of Yukon celebrated apprenticeship excellence and 60 years of apprenticeship training
Yukon early childhood educators gather at the 2024 Early Learning and Child Care Conference
On September 9 and 10, Yukon early learning and child care professionals gathered for the 2024 Early Learning and Child Care Conference.
Government of Yukon continues work to support safe and inclusive schools
Significant progress has been made in strengthening policies, enhancing training and improving school infrastructure.
Historic signing of Letter of Agreement on Education Co-governance in Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Traditional Territory
Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government and the Government of Yukon will sign a historic education co-governance agreement on August 30, 2024.
Statement from Minister McLean welcoming students and staff back to school
Students from around the Yukon are welcomed back to school after summer break.
Update on staffing in Yukon schools for the 2024–25 school year
The Government of Yukon is sharing staffing numbers as K–12 students head back to class on Tuesday, August 27.