Education

May 15, 2008
Secondary School Program Review
Your opinions are important. We want to know your opinions about your secondary school experience. By taking the few minutes required to complete this questionnaire you will provide direction for the future of secondary education in Whitehorse. Take the survey...


May 1, 2008
Northern Strategy Trust Funding to Assist Boards and Committees
Education Minister Patrick Rouble is pleased to announce $405,000 in new funding to the year 2010, flowing through the Northern Strategy Trust Fund to Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in.
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April 28, 2008
Yukon Teachers Trained in Wilson Reading Program
Wilson Reading Program
The Department of Education is pleased to announce the arrival of Wilson Reading Trainer Connie Bartlett from New Mexico. Bartlett is here to continue the training of 13 Yukon teachers in the reading program and will be returning at the end of May for the final session.
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April 28, 2008
Excellence in Education Recognized by YTA and Yukon Government
The Department of Education and the Yukon Teachers' Association (YTA) held their annual Retirees, Lifetime Membership and Excellence in Education Awards Ceremony last Friday.
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April 16, 2008
Yukon First Nations Curriculum Materials Released
Yukon First Nations Curriculum Materials
The Department of Education is pleased to announce the release of three new books for young readers. Published by the department as part of the NorthWind Book series, the books will be received by Yukon elementary schools during Education Week, April 14 to 18.
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April 16, 2008
Students Count Down to Marsville Blast-Off
Marsville
Grade 6 students from seven schools will be blasting off on the annual Marsville Link Up Day.
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April 14, 2008
Carmacks Celebrates Grand Opening of Tantalus School
Tanatalus School - Carmacks, Yukon
Education Minister Patrick Rouble is pleased to announce the grand opening of the Tantalus School in Carmacks Friday, April 18. The public and media are invited to attend a day of celebration at the school beginning at 10 a.m., hosted by the Tantalus School.
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Contact - Education

Department of Education
Government of Yukon
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 2C6

Phone: (867) 667-5141
Toll free (In Yukon): 1-800-661-0408, local 5141
Fax: (867) 393-6254
contact.education@gov.yk.ca