The Educator
Brett Henebery
Editor
Brett's specialty topics
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 β 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 β interests that inform a grounded, human perspective in his writing.
How I think about writing for this industry…
“I cover education through the people and decisions shaping it β from the challenges confronting school leaders to the ideas and innovations that can make a real difference in schools. Iβm interested in whatβs happening beneath the headlines, and in telling stories that give educators useful insight, perspective and something to think about.”
Awards and recognition
Also published by
Australian College of Educators · Catholic Education Northern Australia · Teach For Australia · ATESOL NSW · The Peace Museum · Bradford · Peace Education Network.
Featured content from Brett
How to help students harness their creative power A framework for world peace: Program builds kids' intercultural and interfaith understanding The positive principals fighting fear with fervourPrevious experience
- Austrade — My main role included editing Global News newsletter. In this role, I received submissions from over 80 international posts, which were then crafted into engaging stories for the newsletter's readers.
Education
- B.A. in Journalism, Public Relations, APM College of Business and Communication
Read the latest stories by Brett
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Prominent principal appointed new ACARA chair
The Educator speaks to Derek Scott about his new role and the future of student assessment
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Young people reveal their top concerns in 2021
The Educator speaks to Mission Australia CEO James Toomey about the findings of a new national survey
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The Omicron variant: Should schools be concerned?
The Educator speaks to Dr Alexandra Martiniuk, Professor of Epidemiology at The University of Sydney
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'The strike will proceed': Teachers to defy IRC ruling against planned walk out
Industrial action by the NSW Teachers Federation is set for December 7
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Return of international students on hold over Omicron threat
The decision was made following medical advice from the Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly
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What the new COVID-19 health advice means for schools
School closures due to positive COVID cases will be minimised under fresh changes announced by the NSW Government
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Innovating through disruption: Australia's trailblazing schools reflect on 2021
The last 18 months have been a rough ride for schools, but some have emerged from the pandemic stronger than ever
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NSW teachers, principals announce major strike
The industrial action is in response to worsening pay and workload conditions
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Human-centered education critical amid the digital creep – expert
The Educator speaks to Sophie Fenton, senior strategist of workplace and education at Amicus