Eric Dane, who played 'McSteamy' on 'Grey's Anatomy', dies at 53

14 Sept 02:35 Key points summarised by AI

Actor Eric Dane, famously known as 'McSteamy' Dr. Mark Sloan on 'Grey's Anatomy', passed away at 53.
His death followed a courageous battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive disease he had revealed less than a year prior.
Dane's extensive career included 15 years on 'Grey's Anatomy', a starring role in 'Euphoria', and film appearances in 'Marley & Me' and 'X-Men: The Last Stand'.
During his journey with ALS, he became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, aiming to make a difference for others facing the same fight.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Yesterday 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.