Children with disability being suspended at alarming rate – new data
Australia's most vulnerable children are not just falling through the cracks but being thrown into them, says Dr David Roy
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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Majority of NSW public still holds negative views on NAPLAN – research
The Educator speak to Jihyun Leen, A Professor of Educational Assessment & AI in Education at UNSW, about the study's findings
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Global leader in education monitoring honoured
An Australian researcher who has led efforts to improve the global monitoring of educational standards has been recognised in the King’s Birthday honours list
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An inspiring beacon of Indigenous education
Gorokan High School principal Matthew Boake tells The Educator how rich cultural connections are inspiring students to excel
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The key to building a wellbeing-focused school community
A new tool can help principals see where their school and staffing strengths lie in relation to health and wellbeing
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How one school is bucking the trend in Economics education
The Educator speaks to Gauri Gupta, Head of Social Sciences at Loreto Normanhurst
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Want to improve your students’ financial literacy education? Gamify it
The Educator looks at an engaging, simulated 'virtual economy' that is helping 300,000 young Australians take charge of their financial future
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Teachers triumph in Fair Work Commission dispute with government
Victoria's state's public schools will get an extra $130m for their budgets over four years to resolve the school camp time in lieu 'off duty' dispute
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'The natural choice’: Murat Dizdar appointed NSW Department of Education Secretary
The appointment has been warmly welcomed across the state's education system
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Managing complexity: Practical tips for school principals
A former principal with nearly two decades of leadership experience shares some helpful pointers for struggling leaders