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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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Survey reveals principals are working longer hours than ever
Swelling class sizes are putting more pressure than ever on our school’s principals.
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SCHOOLS IN CRISIS: One-in-four new teachers 'burnt out'
Our new teachers are overworked, over-stressed and in need of urgent support.
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No evidence of rise in violence against principals: report
If violence against principals is on the rise, it's news to the Secondary Principals Council.
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How to get your school media coverage – for the right reasons
Does your school have something (or someone) special?
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Submarine clause tactic torpedoes progress on Higher Education Reform Bill in Senate
Wanting to know what delayed the passing of the education reform passing through the Senate this week? It was a ‘blatant’ political stunt, according to Manager of Government Business, Mitch Fifield.
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Review our teachers’ performance, but fairly
Students have feared them for long enough, but as of next year principals and teachers will also undergo strict performance reviews.
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Managing bad publicity: damage-control tips to save your school’s image
Dear principal: a student at your school has overdosed on an illicit drug sold to them by one of your teachers. The national media knows and they’re about to run the story. What now?
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The benefits of Technology-Enabled Active Learning
The Educator looks at how schools can use this teaching format to boost student attendance, engagement and outcomes