ATAR results a detour, not a dead-end, says expert
Falling short of desired ATAR results is a detour, not the final destination, says Professor Therese Keane
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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Time to end the league table deficit narrative – expert
Widening NAPLAN gaps demand community-driven solutions and tailored support to help struggling students, Dr Venesser Fernandes tells The Educator
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A principal’s guide to avoiding employment law pitfalls
The Educator speaks to Paul O'Halloran, Partner and Head of Office at Dentons Law Firm
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How school marketing and communications is changing
Explore the key shifts in school marketing and communications, and why organisational culture is critical to success in modern education
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Aussie students achieve best ever maths, science result in global study
Despite the disruptions of COVID-19, Australian Year 4 students performed above the international average in both subjects
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Questions arise over new professional guidelines for teachers
An "inherent contradiction" in the guidelines needs to be urgently addressed, says Dr Saul Karnovsky, Senior Lecturer in Education at Curtin University
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Australia's teachers face growing ‘compassion fatigue’ – study
Experts are calling for trauma-informed training, greater mental health support, and systemic changes to address the crisis
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Experts call for rethink of social media ban
The rights and views of children and young people must be included in the discourse about the new laws, experts say
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Sickies surge as teacher burnout hits record highs
The rising number of sick days being taken by Australian teachers highlights the toll of heavy workloads and burnout, leaving schools struggling to manage the fallout
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Labor faces backlash over school funding promise
Critics argue new education reforms fall short, sparking debate over unmet promises and the urgent need for equitable school funding