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Work to develop Student Outcome Strategy underway
A Student Outcome Strategy will better support evidence-based decisions and actions to improve student outcomes.
Yukon’s First Nation School Board officially established with Interim Governance Committee
The Government of Yukon and the Chiefs Committee on Education (CCOE) are pleased to announce the official establishment of the First Nation School Board.
Hidden Valley Elementary School Independent Review Report released
The Independent Review Report provides a detailed account of the response to the 2019 incident at Hidden Valley Elementary School.
Successful referendum results move Yukon First Nation School Board forward
Eight schools, including seven school attendance areas, have voted to move to a new Yukon First Nations School Board (FNSB).
Government of Yukon and Yukon Association of Education Professionals ratify new collective agreement
The Government of Yukon and the Yukon Association of Education Professionals have ratified a new three-year collective agreement. The new agreement is in place until June 30, 2024.
Statement from Minister Jeanie McLean on the unofficial results of the Yukon First Nation School Board referendum
Minister Jeanie McLean issues a statement on the unofficial results of the Yukon First Nation School Board referendum.
Every Student, Every Day fund commits $300,000 to fund student attendance projects in 2022
Every Student, Every Day initiatives that support student attendance and engagement receive a considerable increase in funding for the 2022–23 school year.
School communities to vote on joining the first Yukon First Nation School Board
School communities will begin referendum voting on January 11 to create the first Yukon First Nation School Board.
Work on new Yukon First Nations School Board moves forward
Work on the new Yukon First Nations School Board continues to move forward.
The governments of Canada and Yukon support benefits program for early childhood educators
The new Early Learning and Child Care Benefits Funding program provides early childhood educators with improved access to comprehensive insurance benefits.