Improving Standardized Test Scores: Best Practices for School Districts

| By Jenna Ladouceur |This blog was originally posted by Peterson’s and is reposted here. The Significance of Standardized Test Scores Beyond simple metrics and opportunity, standardized test scores are used for so much more—accountability, resource allocation, and identifying areas for improvement within a district. With an impact on school ratings and community perception, low … Read more

Why CTE Needs a Seat at the Table in Every School District

| By Gale Staff | In today’s rapidly evolving workforce, preparing students for real-world success requires more than traditional academic instruction. Career and Technical Education (CTE) offers a powerful, proven pathway to future readiness, yet it remains underutilized and underfunded in many school districts. As graduation goals shift to emphasize career readiness alongside academic achievement, … Read more

Start the School Year with a Closer Look at Labor Day

For many students, Labor Day is just a bonus Monday off—a final nod to summer as back-to-school routines get underway. But behind the long weekend barbecues, there lies the story of a turning point in American labor history. Elementary educators don’t need to devote an entire unit to make the holiday meaningful. With the right … Read more

Engage Adults 55+ for National Wellness Month with GetSetUp

| By Gale Staff | August is National Wellness Month, offering the perfect opportunity for libraries to spotlight health and self-care programming for aging adults. But developing consistent, high-quality programs can be a challenge—especially with limited staff time and shrinking budgets. That’s where Gale Presents: GetSetUp comes in. This online learning platform, designed specifically for … Read more

Six Effective Strategies to Improve Well-Being in Your Community

As informational hubs and community builders, public libraries can become champions of National Wellness Month. Held in August each year, National Wellness Month provides an opportunity for individuals to reflect on and prioritize their physical and mental well-being. Your library’s Gale Health and Wellness subscription can support National Wellness Month programming, from full-text medical journals … Read more

Empower Teens with a New College & Career Planning Guide

| By Gale Staff | Support Students and Their Families with the Teens’ Guide to College and Career Planning, Now Available in Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep Librarians play a pivotal role in guiding students and families through the often-overwhelming journey of post-high school planning. Now with the new Teens’ Guide to College … Read more

Explore New Research Angles on the South Sea Bubble with ECCO III

The eighteenth century isn’t short on documentation, but archival records haven’t told the full story. For more than two decades, Gale has worked to reconcile that imbalance through Eighteenth Century Collections Online (ECCO), the definitive digital archive for eighteenth-century research. With more than 180,000 titles and 32 million pages, its scope has turned ECCO into … Read more

The Plot Thickens with Expanded Dynamic Drama Standing Order Plan

The short one-word answer as to why our Dynamic Drama Standing Order Plan is so popular: empowerment. While readers can always count on fan-favorite entertainment titles, themes of resilience, emotional healing, and overcoming adversity empower and support patrons navigating real-life challenges. To meet demand for our Dynamic Drama plan, we’ve expanded it from two to … Read more

The CTE Crisis: Discover Solutions for Your School’s Biggest Challenges

| By Gale Staff | Career and Technical Education (CTE) is a proven pathway to success for students following high school. According to the Career and Technical Education Research Network, CTE has positive impacts on student academic achievement, high school completion, college readiness, and employability. While CTE students typically earn fewer bachelor’s degrees compared to … Read more