NT Labor promises $35.5m for more free preschool if re-elected
Labor has committed to doubling the availability of free preschool for four year olds if it wins the August election, potentially saving families thousands in childcare costs.
Early Education
How schools can ‘turn the tide’ of Alice Springs crime
Increasing accessibility to early education in Alice Springs – and the rest of the NT – will be key to preventing long-term law and order issues, an expert says. Here’s how the Territory’s learning leaders responded.
Robots not the answer to teacher shortages, but AI relieves workloads
AI could be a useful tool to alleviate teachers’ workloads during a critical staff shortage, but an expert says the technology must be balanced with ‘humanity’.
Pre-school hits new milestone as bold designs revealed
The designs for a new pre-school have been revealed with just weeks to go until the old facility is completely demolished. See them all.
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NDIS pilot targets Territory’s youngest learners
A southern NDIS provider is set to bridge the service gap the Territory’s youngest learners are facing. Here’s how the project will work.
‘Our hearts are heavy’. Probe into toddler’s sudden death
A Top End community is reeling after the sudden death of a toddler after an incident at a childcare centre, which is now the subject of a police investigation.
‘Every parent’s worst nightmare’: Tributes to Top End toddler
Top End parents have said they will be holding their babies closer after the death of a two-year-old girl following an incident at a Humpty Doo childcare centre.
‘Teach our kids about identity’: Major milestone for bilingual education
A school nestled in the quiet peace of an island off the Coast of Arnhem Land is proving bilingual education leads to strong outcomes. Here’s how the community is celebrating.
Centre’s edible garden helping children thrive
Malak Family Centre has just opened a new, edible garden so children and their families can learn first-hand about healthy eating and sustainable living.
Territory’s largest crane marks highest NT view
Territory’s highest crane offers scenic view and towers over Darwin’s tallest building. See the video.
‘Only brown kid in class’: How childhood realisation changed path
Three staunch human rights advocates have outlined the key to closing Palmerston’s – and the Territory’s – gap between Indigenous and non Indigenous kids. Read their stories.
Sickening social media pages sexually ‘rate’ and bully students
Almost 50 social media pages dedicated to sexualising and bullying a Top End school’s students have been exposed. Read one concerned mother’s solution.
NAPLAN 2023: How NT plans to improve alarming results
The NT government is looking to boost the territory’s report card following the NAPLAN 2023 results. See the data breakdown and vote in our poll.
Top educators and carers in the Territory revealed
The Territory’s ‘high calibre’ of teachers is reflected in this year’s Education and Care Awards. See all the finalists.
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