In an era where student-centered instruction and competency-based learning are gaining traction globally, enhancing teacher capacity remains a pivotal challenge. Recognizing this, a team of Chinese education researchers has turned to framing theory to better understand how collaborative professional development models—particularly lesson study—can drive meaningful shifts in teachers’ instructional practice.

A comprehensive policy review published in ECNU Review of Education examines Thailand's ongoing competency-based education reform during the 21st century, revealing that while the system has been developed systematically, it suffers from a lack of unified ideologies and unclear communication regarding the curriculum's driving forces. Researcher Jatupol Sangwanglao analyzed publicly available policy documents to trace the historical development and ideological foundations of Thai competency-based education, highlighting significant challenges for stakeholders involved in the reform process.

This study investigates the impact of minority state capital participation (SCP) on the corporate environmental engagement (CEE) of privately owned firms in China. Analysing 20,133 firm-year observations from 2009 to 2021, we find that SCP significantly increases environmental protection expenditure, improves environmental performance, and elevates ESG ratings. The government's role as a minority shareholder enhances environmental investment capacity and attracts greater external scrutiny from media, the public, and financial analysts, thereby promoting better environmental practices. Crucially, the effect is driven by the state's involvement, as its withdrawal leads to a deterioration in CEE. These findings highlight a potent policy mechanism for advancing corporate sustainability.

Dr. Leonard Berry, a health services researcher and professor of marketing at Texas A&M University, co-author of a recent article in JCO Oncology Practice, argues that shared decision-making (SDM) — a collaborative process where clinicians and patients make treatment choices together — should systematically include family caregivers.