Yukon's First Nation School Board introducing new learn-to-read curriculum

The Yukon First Nation School Board is promising a shake-up in how students are taught to read at its 11 schools, starting this coming year.

The Yukon First Nation School Board is promising a shake-up in how students are taught to read at its 11 schools, starting this coming year.

"I think it's really important that everyone understands that our students deserve change now, that we don't have time to wait any longer to meet the needs of our students," said Melissa Flynn, the board's executive director.

"I think kids are very adaptable, and I think they're going to enjoy the change and the fun new methods and the new lessons that the teachers will be trained in."