Major funding pledge for successful arts program
The announcement by federal Labor will see the Song Room receive $4.9m to support Arts learning across Australia
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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Global student wellbeing initiative kicks off
Thousands of primary schools across Australia are today taking part in the world’s biggest mindfulness lesson
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‘If we don’t speak out, nothing will change’ – principal
A principal with more than 50 years in the profession tells The Educator why school leaders should be more vocal about the issues pushing them to the brink
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Compass to sponsor Educator Leaders Summit 2019
The Educator speaks to Compass’ chief operating officer Travis Gandy about why the company has chosen to sponsor the event
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Two thirds of educators do ‘passion project’ on the side
Despite being perceived as time poor, educators are using their talents to focus on societal issues or dilemmas they come across in their working life
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Are kids starting school too early?
There are calls for a federal review into when children should begin school. The Educator looks at what the research says about the issue
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School imposes dress code for parents
A US principal has imposed a dress code for parents who drop their kids off at school. Could such a policy work in Australia?
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Should students be allowed to strike during school hours?
A renowned education expert tells The Educator the student action should be something schools and governments should celebrate – not deny
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School launches young entrepreneur scholarship
The scholarship will offer a real-world learning network of expert mentors who can help students develop their entrepreneurial thinking
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Deadline extended for reconciliation in education awards
The deadline for the Narragunnawali Awards has been extended, giving schools and early learning services extra time to enter Australia’s most prestigious award for reconciliation in education