Chris Sweeney

Chris Sweeney

The Educator

Chris Sweeney

Managing Editor - Special Reports

22 years experience

Chris's specialty topics

School innovation Service providers Best schools for teachers Rising Star teachers

Chris Sweeney is Managing Editor of Special Reports at The Educator, leading the in-depth editorial projects that examine the trends, data, and market forces reshaping the education sector. His special reports coverage spans school leadership and governance, teaching and learning innovation, edtech and digital transformation, and the growth strategies defining the most successful schools and education leaders.

Chris joined Key Media in 2022, bringing extensive experience leading editorial teams across print and digital at national newspapers and magazines in the UK. He has also reported internationally, including for newspapers in the Middle East, hosted podcasts, and is the author of two internationally published books.

How I think about writing for this industry…

“My focus is on ensuring all of our special reports shine a light on the best teachers, educators and schools in Australia, and how they are innovating, leading and raising standards across the whole sector”

Also published by

The Times · The Daily Mail · The Sun · Gulf News · The Daily Record

Featured content from Chris

Most Influential Educators 5-Star Schools 5-Star Innovative Schools

Previous experience

  • NewsUK — Feature Writer
  • Reach — Journalist

Education

  • MA in Economics, University of Glasgow
  • Post graduate diploma, Scottish Centre of Journalism Studies

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