MLA denies refusing to supply school with Aboriginal flag
A CLP member says accusations that she refused to supply a school with an Aboriginal flag are ‘petty political games’.
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Private schools left behind in billion-dollar education boost
The Territory remains the only jurisdiction with an underfunded private education sector despite a historic boost to the public school system.
Assaults, threats: Two in three principals targeted in NT schools
Two in three NT principals were victims of threats or assault in 2023, with a local education leader sounding the call for help before an “exodus” within the profession occurs. Read the report.
Harsher anti-vaping laws to target school-based health crisis
A letter to NT principals has outlined a three-pronged approach to curbing vaping in schools, including harsher laws and penalties.
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