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.
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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.
Principal resigns after just one year in NT high school
The principal of a remote NT high school has resigned after just 12 months at the helm.
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Principals and principles among key education law changes
The Territory’s education laws will be updated in the new year, with information sharing and 10 national principles among the major changes.
Ranked: NT’s best and worst performing NAPLAN 2023 schools
New data has revealed the NT’s best and worst performing NAPLAN 2023 schools. See how each school ranked.
School’s out: NT schools celebrate last day of school
NT students have wrapped up for the year, with two schools going all out with their end of school celebrations.
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.
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.
‘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.
Early learning to boost Territory’s school attendance
Early childhood educators could have a key role to play in uplifting the Territory’s declining school attendance rate.
‘Plagiarism machine’: Teachers warned against AI reliance
Education unions have come together to establish a ‘traffic light framework’ for teachers tackling artificial intelligence. Here’s how some Territory schools are approaching AI in the classroom.
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