Do we really need school uniforms?
Schools should offer students options when it comes to wearing school uniforms, says a senior lecturer and former school teacher
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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Teacher training program gets extra funding
The Federal Government has announced a major cash injection into an intensive teacher training program
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‘Disgraceful’: Education Department official charged
A former Department of Education official will face court over his alleged involvement in a corruption ring that swindled more than $6m from Victorian state schools.
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Should schools abolish standardised testing?
Finland’s schools, which are considered among the world’s best, have no mandated standardised tests. Some argue that Australia should follow suit.
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Effective change or exhausting churn?
Tom March, director of innovation K-12 at Hobsons Edumate tells The Educator how schools can achieve continuous improvement.
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Landmark school support program launched
A revolutionary program that aims to help disadvantaged schools is being rolled out with the support of one of Australia's largest family foundations.
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Could this be the solution to cutting red tape?
While extra funding and resources are flowing into schools, there is another type of support waiting in the wings that could make a significant change.
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NSW education at a critical point - principals
Principals warn that removing their state’s education minister in the near-term would drastically shake up the schooling system, and not for the best.
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Principals recognised for outstanding leadership
Five principals have been recognised for their significant contributions to teaching and learning.
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How principals can become literacy leaders
An innovative program is providing principals with the knowledge and skills to improve students’ literacy outcomes.