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
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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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
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How principals can build high-performing teams
The Educator speaks to Peter Hutton, Executive Director of Global Village Learning about the school's shared leadership model
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Cost of living crisis the top concern of young Australians in 2024
More than half of young people consider the cost of living the number one issue, ahead of climate change and the environment, a nationwide survey reveals
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How school leaders can navigate HR’s trickiest challenges
The Educator speaks to an expert about how leaders can navigate the HR challenges that threaten wellbeing and productivity in their schools
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Study reveals alarming spike in critical incidents at Australia’s schools
The Educator speaks to the study's lead investigator about the psychosocial impact on principals as they lead their communities through these incidents
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New AI tool boosts student performance by nearly 50%
The Educator speaks to Shane Smith, co-founder of Education Perfect, about how the tool is lifting student outcomes while freeing up time for busy teachers
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Bridging education's biggest divides through focused funding
The Educator speaks to Schools Plus CEO Sherrill Nixon about transforming student wellbeing and equity across disadvantaged communities
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How Reflective Supervision is helping private school principals thrive
AHISA CEO Dr Chris Duncan explains how this practice is helping leaders with the complex nature of their work, and at the same time, their wellbeing
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How music can build kids’ social-emotional skills
Jenni Gaffney, Director of Operations at Young Academics tells The Educator how music can help kids become socially and emotionally ready for a new educational environment