The Government of Yukon has announced a 12-month independent review of its Department of Education that will examine its delivery of core services across the fronts of K-12, postsecondary, and adult education. In particular, the review will focus on improving outcomes for First Nations students, rural students, and students with inclusive education needs. It will also examine opportunities to better include Yukon First Nations histories, languages, and cultures across the education system. The final report will be submitted in 2027 with recommendations for improving supports for learners. YK Minister of Education Scott Kent explained that the review panel members will “identify what is working well, where improvements are needed, and how we can better support learners across all stages of learning.” YK noted that the review and recommendations will not examine school capital planning, Yukon University’s capital planning or governance, or Early Learning and Child Care.
