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Revised health and safety guidelines now online for 2021–22 school year
Finalized health and safety guidelines are available for the 2021-22 school year.
The Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon announce extension of support for quality early learning and child care across the territory
The Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon have reached an agreement on an extension to the Canada–Yukon Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.
School bus routes ready for the 2021–22 school year
School bus routes for the 2021–22 school year have been finalized and bus schedules are available online.
Yukon planning near-normal return to school for K-12 students
Students over the age of five and staff required to wear masks in all indoor settings outside the classroom, including common areas and hallways.
Canada and Yukon announce major expansion of $10 a day child care
The governments of Canada and Yukon announced an agreement that significantly improves early learning and child care for children in the Yukon.
Yukon families to be refunded for all July licensed child care expenses
To support Yukon families, the Government of Yukon is covering all costs for licenced child care for the month of July 2021.
Yukon Schools and First Nations receive $150,000 for student attendance projects
A total of $150,000 in financial support from the Victoria Gold Yukon Student Encouragement Society’s Every Student, Every Day fund has been awarded for 24 Yukon projects.
Third survey on student learning during COVID-19 now live
The third student learning during COVID-19 survey is now live until June 23. Links have been sent directly to school staff and families.
Next steps for Yukon First Nation School Board outlined in newly signed agreement
The Government of Yukon and 10 Yukon First Nations sign framework agreement that sets out the process for creating a First Nation School Board under the Education Act.
Final report on inclusive and special education released in ceremony
Ministers, Chiefs, Elders and stakeholders gathered for the release of the final report of the review of inclusive and special education in Carcross.