‘Heartening’: Early education a top priority at candidates forum
The Territory’s education leaders pitched their policy plans to sector stakeholders at a candidates forum last week. Here’s what made the top of their list.
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‘A teacher is a teacher’: Early Learning Matters Week kicks off
The Territory has joined the nation in celebrating its early childhood education workforce. Here’s what the commemorative week means.
‘Thrilled’: Bush school’s music videos nab NIMA nominations
Students from a remote school a few hours out of Katherine have been nominated twice for a prestigious music award for their videos. Watch one here.
Paid pracs to boost early education workforce
The federal government is strengthening its support for the Territory’s early childhood workforce by expanding the wage subsidy for paid pracs.
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New buildings, IT upgrades for remote schools
Five remote learning centres will see their outdated infrastructure upgraded. Here’s what it means to those communities.
‘Real stability’: Private school’s principal extends term
A Darwin principal’s term at a competitive private school has been extended, ensuring stability at the college. Here’s what the school’s future looks like.
Five-point early childhood plan welcomed, but no action on the cards
The NT’s major political parties have given their first impressions of a five-point plan to boost school engagement and tackle youth crime.
Rewarding growth: NT Principal of the year celebrates school’s journey
The Territory’s 2023 principal of the year has reflected on what the recognition means for her school as this year’s nominations draw to a close.
Giraffe teaches Alice Springs kids about respectful relationships
The nation’s most knowledgable giraffe is set to teach Alice Springs kids about respectful relationships, including consent, boundaries, and effective communication.
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.
‘Life changing’ education plan saved from funding cliff
Educators have been kept in the dark over the funding future of a ‘life changing’ remote preschool program helping more than 2600 mums and bubs.
‘Green flag’ for Top End eco-school
A Top End school’s efforts to become more sustainable and eco-friendly have paid off as the students receive a global accreditation.
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.
Childcare safety reforms slammed as too expensive by CLP
A move to boost child safety has been met with CLP criticism, saying the safety reforms are too expensive for NT families.
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