Australian schools face rising costs from extreme weather
A staggering 78% of schools' insurance claims result from storm, fire and floods, according to a new report
Brett Henebery is the editor and lead news reporter of The Educator. During his ten years with the publication, he has helped establish a portfolio from across Australia’s K-12 and higher education sectors. His specialty areas include the best practices in teaching, education technology, and education reform across Australia and APAC.
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Public school funding: The state of play in 2024
New legislation could boost Commonwealth funding for schools, but some argue the proposed changes fall short of what is needed to make a meaningful difference
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Questions hang over government's school funding legislation
Australia's peak teachers' union and the Greens are calling for the Federal Government to rethink its school funding plan
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How AI is helping young Australians drive positive change
More than 1,300 Aussie students recently unleashed their tech skills, crafting AI solutions to tackle cybersecurity, healthy habits, and digital well-being challenges
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The legal pitfalls of handling student behaviour
Two lawyers explain the legal framework around suspension, expulsion, and the duty of care when managing disruptive students
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'An extraordinary situation': Teacher push back against soaring workloads
Australia's peak teachers' union says its members should not be expected to carry the burden of new reforms when their schools are not fully funded
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Most religious school parents support LGBT inclusivity – study
New research challenges claims that religious school parents expect or support discrimination against LGBT+ staff or students
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Teachers’ union blocks new school funding agreement rollout
The Better and Fairer Schools Agreement will not be implemented until all public schools have "a genuine pathway" to achieve the minimum 100% of the SRS, the union says
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Inside the $17m program tackling Australia's national teacher shortage
The Educator speaks to Professor Mary Ryan, Executive Dean of Education and Arts at the Australian Catholic University
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Fully funded public schools would boost Australia's economy – study
The findings of the study have been described as a "a wake up call" to the Albanese Government