Americans must wait for their first woman president

13 Sept 09:53 Key points summarised by AI

For the second time in eight years, a woman (Kamala Harris, following Hillary Clinton) secured the Democratic nomination but ultimately failed to become the first female US president, with gender issues playing a central role in both defeats.
Donald Trump's campaign, characterized by a 'hypermasculine' image and critical comments towards women, starkly contrasted with Harris's focus on defending women's rights, particularly abortion, which ultimately did not sway enough moderately conservative women.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama highlighted the 'apparent double standard' in public expectations, noting that female candidates like Harris face rigorous scrutiny on intelligence and policy, while male opponents like Trump are judged by significantly lower standards.

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.