What should Australian education expect in 2017?
The Educator speaks to the head of a principals association to investigate the key challenges and opportunities for Australian schools in the year ahead
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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Being friendly with students: where is the line – Part 2
In the second of this three-part series, The Educator speaks to a state teaching body to navigate the grey areas of this issue
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Being friendly with students: where’s the line?
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Landmark initiative boosts positive behaviour
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