Segregation deepening within school system – research
While schools play a vital role in developing inter-cultural understanding in the community they are becoming increasingly segregated, according to new research
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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Girls do better in single-sex schools – new research
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Fifty thousand teachers walk off the job in 'mega-strike'
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Online comp tackles decline in students' literacy
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Top educators share best practice
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School’s upgrade gives mobile learning a shot in the arm
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Leading private school announces new principal
Leading private school, Melbourne Grammar School (MGS) today appointed its 15th principal, who will take over from the school’s previous head, Roy Kelley
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What shifting parental expectations mean for schools
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