Innovative program closing Indigenous literacy, numeracy gap
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students have improved their literacy and numeracy levels under a ground-breaking program
Brett Henebery is the editor and lead news reporter of The Educator, one of Australia's leading publications covering K-12 and higher education. Over a decade with the publication, he has built and shaped a portfolio spanning Australia's schools, universities, and the broader APAC education landscape.
With 12 years of editorial experience in education journalism, Brett brings deep sector knowledge to every story he covers. His specialty areas include best-practice teaching, education technology, and education reform — translating complex policy and pedagogical developments into clear, authoritative content for education professionals and school leaders.
Brett's long tenure at The Educator has given him rare insight into the evolving pressures facing Australian educators, from curriculum reform and EdTech adoption to workforce challenges across the sector.
Outside of his editorial work, Brett is an avid traveler and musician — interests that inform a grounded, human perspective in his writing.
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Closing the Gap: education outcomes ‘off track’
The findings have prompted Prime Minister Scott Morrison to call for “a new approach” to bridging the key divides
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School leaders highlight key ed-tech challenges
Senior educators across Australia were recently asked about the greatest barriers to achieving ed-tech excellence in their schools. Here is how they responded
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12-year blueprint aims to improve Australia’s schools
A new initiative could transform Australian schools and boost student learning by 18 months, according to a new report
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Education Report 2020 to reveal key challenges for principals
School heads across Australia recently shared the greatest challenges they are facing – and how they intend to tackle them. Here’s a snapshot of the findings
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Smart Teachers and Tes Australia to sponsor Educator Leaders Summit 2020
Tyson Wood, Company Manager at Smart Teachers Australia and Tes Australia explains why the organisation has chosen to sponsor the Summit
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Tackling the teacher shortage in 2020
The Educator looks at what is being done across Australia’s education system to address the glaring issue of serious teacher shortages
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Private schools record strongest growth in a decade
Private schools posted 2.5% growth in full time equivalent enrolments - the sector’s highest since 2008 - new data shows
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Compass Education to sponsor Australian School Principal of the Year (Government) Award
The Educator speaks to Compass Education CEO John de la Motte about why the company is sponsoring the important award
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Governments ‘ignoring evidence on segregated settings’
The increasing number of segregated educational settings is putting children with a disability at risk, warns an expert who works closely with governments and disability advocacy groups