7,000 Queensland teachers begin work bans
Teachers from more than 195 Queensland Catholic schools have begun work bans to protest industrial conditions and pay
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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Smartphones: schoolyard heroes or villains?
Proponents of banning mobile phones in schools raise concerns about the risks of distraction and addiction, but one expert argues the ban won’t work
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New tool helps students turn aspirations into reality
A new online tool is enabling students to link their passions and potential career paths. The Educator speaks to Dr Geoff Lee, NSW Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, to find out more
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How AI is transforming the way schools use data
The Educator speaks to Catherine Devine, Microsoft’s Business Strategy Lead, Libraries and Museums about how AI is enabling schools to improve teaching and learning
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World-first trial puts smartphone prevention to the test
The study represents Australia’s largest ever clinical trial into the effectiveness of mental health apps for preventing anxiety and depression in adolescents
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Is your enrolment contract putting your school at risk?
Deficiencies in your enrolment contract may prevent your school from recovering unpaid fees, warns Paul O'Halloran, partner at Colin Biggers & Paisley
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Could this be the alternative to the ATAR?
An education expert explains how a recently unveiled proposal to replace the ATAR can inspire greater learning outcomes for students
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WA announces phone ban for all state schools
The sweeping ban includes the use of mobile phones, smart watches, earbuds, tablets and headphones
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Best NSW educator of 2019 named
Dr Geoff Newcombe AM has today been awarded the highest teaching accolade in NSW and named the state's best educator
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First online HSC exam a 'technological achievement'
More than 650 of the best and brightest students in NSW sat the online exam after completing a brand-new course in their Higher School Certificate