Why schools must be ready for the AI revolution
Schools need to consider the transformative impact that AI will have on all aspects of life, Professor Martin Westwell, chief executive of SACE, tells The Educator
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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How principals can spot gifted students earlier
The Educator speaks to one of the minds behind a revolutionary program helping teachers at non-selective schools identify gifted students as early as Preschool
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How principals can use evidence to drive change
The Educator speaks to Professor Martin Westwell, chief executive of SACE about how school leaders can get the most out of research evidence
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What ACARA’s new strategic plan means for schools
This week, ACARA updated its strategic plan with some small but important changes. The Educator speaks to its CEO David de Carvalho to find out more
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How principals can turn evidence into action
The Educator speaks to PeopleBench CEO Fleur Johnston about a benchmarking tool enhancing principals’ workforce strategy decisions
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Is your school making risky staff hires?
The ease at which the Working with Children Check can be obtained can open schools up to unforeseen risks, says Xref CEO Lee Martin Seymour
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‘Revolutionary’ plan to axe the ATAR
A sweeping new plan to rethink Australia’s secondary education and move beyond ATAR has been unveiled
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Are you building assessment-capable learners?
Renowned education thought leader Dr Douglas Fisher tells The Educator how collective efficacy and assessment capable learners are transforming outcomes in classrooms around the world
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Why the future is bright for aspiring principals
The Educator speaks to AITSL CEO, Mark Grant, about an initiative ensuring that aspiring and current leaders have clear and rewarding career paths
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How principals can develop future leaders
The non-systemic nature of private schools has given rise to a distinctive model for the development of future school leaders, AHISA Beth Blackwood tells The Educator