‘Not all private schools are castles’: School funding face-off
From Tiwi to Toorak, the contrast in independent schools is stark, with the lead proponent for the sector stating, ‘not all private schools are castles’. Read the details.
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Hidden danger: NT Health warns of rising Melioidosis cases
Five cases of a potentially deadly disease have been recorded in recent days in the Northern Territory, prompting urgent advice from medical experts.
Learning and leading: Biggest NT education stories of 2024
This year has been marked by significant societal change in the NT – none moreso than a change of government – but nowhere has it been seen more than in education. These are the most significant milestones.
Why families are boycotting NT school until their demands are met
Attendance at a Northern Territory school is continuing on a sharp decline as parents and students boycott classes. Find out why.
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Where are the CLP’s education plans?: Territory Labor
As legislation passes to imprison primary school students and search their high school peers for weapons, Territory Labor has questioned the depth of the CLP’s plan for education.
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.
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’.
‘Filthy, dusty, dirty’: Housing, salary boosts fail to recruit remote teachers
A remote educator has outlined why the NT’s housing crisis and limited incentives are failing to put a dent in the Territory teacher shortage.
CLP attacks location of future Darwin youth hub
A youth hub promising arts, music and sports after-school and holiday programs is under threat, with the CLP challenging its proposed location.
Bush schools left behind in upgrades despite record budget
Even though most of the Territory’s schools are in the bush, remote schools are only getting a 10 per cent share of the Education Department’s maintenance budget.
How your child benefits from the government’s cash splash
The NT government has handed down its latest budget with a record-breaking purse for education. Here’s how your child benefits.
Nation’s happiest giraffe turns focus to First Nations health
Healthy Harold has launched a new ‘culturally appropriate’ program for the Territory’s Indigenous students. Here’s why it’s important.
Territory’s student management lags behind nation
A NT tech overhaul for education administration is about to make teachers’ lives easier. Here’s how.
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