'Succession' and 'Squid Game' big winners at television's Emmys

13 Sept 16:22 Key points summarised by AI

"Succession" claimed the top honor for Best Drama, securing four awards overall, including the night's most prestigious prize.
"Squid Game" achieved a historic milestone as Lee Jung-jae became the first non-English language actor to win Best Actor in a Drama Series, with the show also earning awards for directing and technical categories.
HBO's "The White Lotus" dominated the limited series categories, clinching 10 Emmys, while Apple TV+'s "Ted Lasso" again won Best Comedy and Best Actor for Jason Sudeikis.
The ceremony also highlighted diversity and representation, with Lizzo, Quinta Brunson, and Sheryl Lee Ralph earning notable wins and emphasizing the importance of inclusive media.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Today 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.