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.
The Independent Education Union’s (IEU) general secretary has condemned the Abbott Government’s introduction of Border Force Act Section 42, which he said is a gag order preventing teachers from reporting suspected abuse against children.
Under new laws which take effect today, the Government will have the power to remove cyberbullying material from social media sites.
A damning new report by ACER has revealed public schools are the big losers of the Federal Government’s funding plan after 2017.
There is nothing unethical about secular ethics classes for students, Neil Levy, professor of philosophy at Macquarie University, tells The Educator.
The use of digital devices in staffrooms and classrooms is commonplace, but just how focused are schools on securing their ICT infrastructure?
The idea of a ‘student parliament’ might seem a little bizarre to some, but the initiative is certainly getting things done at one school.
Students with ADHD who are allowed to fidget freely in class perform better on cognitive tasks, two new studies show.
The Educator looks at how one teacher is using the power of comedy to brighten up the classroom and provide a unique learning experience for his students.
Both Tony Abbott and Christopher Pyne have ruled out ending all Commonwealth funding for public schools after a paper was leaked revealing the proposal.
Police responded to 377 drug-related incidents in schools last year, according to the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research.
