Cameras in classrooms erodes trust, say principals
A US plan to have principals wear body cameras would pose problems here, says Gabrielle Leigh, president of the Victorian Principals Association (VPA).
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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Body cameras for principals: common sense or overkill?
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Meet the on-duty teacher in the cyber playground
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Govt rhetoric on student radicalisation throws fuel on the fire, says expert
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Turning co-ed brings the benefits of growth, says principal
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New data spurs calls to save our schools
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Well-being program gives schools something to meditate on
One organisation is bringing improved behavioural and academic results into schools through a practice that has been gaining traction across the education landscape.
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Put your school leadership on the right track
A new program aimed at boosting the management skills of school principals is causing a positive ripple effect, says the Fogarty Foundation’s Annie Fogarty.
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State facing shortage of principals…but why?
Changes must be made to ensure the role of principal is both sustainable and attractive, says a leading voice for principals.
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Far Out Friday: Student stuns school with scolding speech on education system
A furore has erupted over a student’s passionate speech on education that slammed the curriculum as irrelevant to the real world.