‘Above and beyond’: Hospital school’s hope for sick kids
A tiny classroom on the fifth floor of the Royal Darwin Hospital plays a critical role in providing a ‘sanctuary’ for sick kids and parents.
Early Education
Child arrested after allegedly threatening teacher
NT Police have arrested an alleged preschool trespasser accused of threatening a teacher.
Family’s overseas move for school met with bitter blow
One mum hoped moving across the world would give her daughter the best education possible. When she arrived in the NT, she was met with the same barrier to accessibility that families across Australia are struggling to overcome.
Ex-SA premier’s pitch for early years education in the NT
A former South Australian premier with a passion for childhood development has (successfully) put early years education on the NT’s election agenda.
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Education, health among chief concerns for Fyles
The Chief Minister will fly to Canberra to discuss education, health, and needs-based funding with a range of ministers, hoping to secure the Territory’s ‘slice of the pie’.
Youth crime linked to NT schools’ horror funding shortage
NT schools are underfunded by almost $8k per student, and one education leader believes there is a link between schools’ lack of resources and youth crime.
‘Paid to make a difference’: Teacher’s impact on refugee student
A primary school teacher has revealed the heartwarming impact she -and other educators – have on their students, including a young girl on a refugee visa.
How students have impacted Territory’s education policy
An advisory group of NT students has already seen an impact on education after a year of consultation with the NT government. Here’s how next year’s school leaders can get involved.
‘Aim higher, be braver’: Federal campaign to fill NT’s teacher gaps
Joseph Collinson is one of eight Aussie teachers sharing the limelight as a federal recruitment drive for educators launches. Read his story.
Daly River women educating themselves so others can thrive
A family of four women are studiously supporting each other so they can become teachers helping other remote children achieve their own education goals.
Five NT schools flagged with ‘significant’ human rights concerns
Advocates have raised human rights concerns around segregating students with a disability and called for the closure of five NT schools.
The program key to keeping Territory’s top teachers
As schools battle to keep their top teachers, a leadership program with a focus on remote education equity could be the key to solving the NT’s retention crisis.
Emergency call-outs for Territory toddlers doubles
The Territory has the second worst rate of childcare centres meeting the National Quality Standards in the nation, with almost one in five centres failing their tests. See how your centre ranks.
Childcare rebate: the unexpected downside
Childcare inquiries in Australia have reached ‘record-breaking’ levels since the government’s new rebate, but there is a worrying downside.
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