Nominations now open for Territory’s best educators

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published April 27, 2023

Nominations are now open for the 2023 Teaching in the Territory Excellence Awards, recognising the vital contribution our teachers, principals and support staff make to improving educational outcomes for young Territorians.

Nominations are being sought across 9 award categories, which are:

NT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Educator of the Year ...

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