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The Government of Yukon is seeking input on Whitehorse school facilities
Yukoners are invited to help shape plans for replacing and renovating aging Whitehorse school facilities.
Three schools to transition to the First Nation School Board
Three school communities are set to join the First Nation School Board next school year.
Department of Education releases progress report to Standing Committee on Public Accounts
Progress report provides summary updates on actions the department has taken to transform the education system in the Yukon.
School communities to vote on joining the First Nation School Board
Starting February 16, four school communities will begin referendum voting on joining the First Nation School Board.
Child Development Centre to move into new, permanent space in 2023
Yukon government to support the Child Development Centre to move to a permanent location in downtown Whitehorse next summer.
Timelines announced for Yukon schools considering joining the First Nation School Board
Yukon schools have the option to consider joining the First Nation School Board in 2023.
Statement from Minister of Education Jeanie McLean on the School Board trustee elections
Minister of Education Jeanie McLean has released a statement on the newly elected school board trustees and council members.
Two Yukon school boards and one school council will hold general elections in November
Candidates interested in becoming a school board trustee must be nominated and meet the eligibility requirements.
Canada announces funding for new school in Burwash Landing
The Governments of Canada and Yukon support Kêts’ádań Kù (House of Learning) project in Burwash Landing.
Ready-to-Learn Schools program launched in more Yukon schools
The Ready-to-Learn Schools program, which trains teachers and staff to create stronger learning environments for Yukon students, is being launched in more Yukon schools.