| By K. Lee Lerner | In December 2022, scientists working at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at the Lawrence Livermore National Lab (LLNL) reported the first net gain in energy from a controlled fusion reaction (i.e., more energy was released than put into the reaction). The fusion ignition was also self-sustaining, and the experiment … Read more
| By Carol Brennan | Every February, Black History Month gives us here at Gale a chance to look back at some of the incredible heroes who are featured in Gale In Context: Biography. There’s extensive coverage of major names from politics, the arts, science, sports, and social-justice causes—drawn from legacy Gale titles like Contemporary … Read more
New enhancements are now available! | By Gale Staff | As your partner in education, we’re always working to improve our resources, optimizing them to meet the needs of schools, teachers, and students. That’s why we’re adding helpful enhancements to Gale In Context: For Educators that will make teaching and learning easier. Assigning content that … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Historians credit scholar and activist Carter G. Woodson for creating the foundation for Black History Month, and the United States has celebrated the holiday every year since 1976. Black History Month was founded to honor the achievements of African Americans. Highlighting these individuals helps young African Americans learn about and … Read more
| By Gale Staff | The following content has been added to the Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test Prep and Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep products: AP Tests Teaching Vocational Content Updates Lesson & Test Updates: Updated MARC records will soon be added to the Gale Support Site.
| By Elizabeth Mohn | Political leaders, media personalities, and everyday Americans often designate the United States as a “nation of immigrants” because of the country’s long history of immigration, which has resulted in a multicultural and multiethnic country. Because immigration to the United States is a broad topic, teachers can help students learn by … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Is your library prioritizing adult education? Join our panel presentation of library leaders as they discuss the most crucial challenges and gaps that libraries face in supporting adult learning. They’ll share how they evaluate adult learning resources and programs to ensure library offerings are addressing and serving patrons in ways … Read more
| By Gale Staff | As the beginning of the new year unfolds, many of us make self-improvement goals or New Year’s resolutions. What might we do better in 2023? This year, make a commitment to learning something new. Public libraries are an excellent resource for adult learners seeking professional development opportunities. Libraries that subscribe … Read more
Help Your Library Patrons Improve Their Heart Health | By Gale Staff | This February, you can get double-duty out of those colorful, construction paper hearts you made for Valentine’s Day. February is also American Heart Month, so why not celebrate all matters of the heart rather than focus solely on the romantic elements of … Read more
| By Aimee Heavener | Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers fill a critical role in schools and the surrounding community. By providing meaningful lessons and practical experiences for students, CTE educators are preparing young learners for successful careers across a variety of industries. As a former high school CTE teacher, I know firsthand how … Read more