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| By Gale Staff | Powered by ISTE’s Learning Technology Directory, the EdTech Index is a trusted resource for educators seeking reliable information to choose effective learning technology solutions. 1EdTech uses five quality indicators to evaluate products for inclusion on the EdTech Index: the solutions must be safe, evidence-based, inclusive, usable, and interoperable.1 Several Gale … Read more
| By Stacey Zusy | In an age of evolving technology, shrinking attention spans, and increasing pressures on educators, engaging students in learning is becoming more of a challenge. How can teachers motivate their students to develop an interest in new concepts and a desire to learn? Try creating lessons using the 5E instructional model. … Read more
| By Tamara Butler | In an uncertain world, people are looking for comfort and direction. Inspirational titles provide hope and spiritual insights that enrich their lives. Sales of nonfiction Christian titles increased 7% from 2022 to 2023, according to the Association of American Publishers. In response to the growing demand for books that offer … Read more
| By Tiffany Schofield | We have some exciting news to share: Thorndike Press Youth Large Print has received a prestigious Platinum 2025 Modern Library Award (MLA)—its third consecutive win! The MLAs recognize top products and services in the library industry through an unbiased selection process with voting from real library workers. Let’s dive into … Read more
| By Gale Staff | In a recent study released by the ACT, nearly four out of ten 11th and 12th grade students said they have trouble finding the information they need to learn about colleges. According to the data, access to information is notably worse for students from lower-income families and students of color.1 … Read more
| By Carol Brennan | For Black History Month this February, we have another round of outstanding Americans from past and present to highlight in honor of Black achievement. All are featured in Gale In Context: Biography. One of the more fascinating milestones recently added to Gale In Context: Biography was the achievement of John … Read more
| By Gale Staff | In 2024, roughly 1.4 million high school seniors took the ACT.1 As one of the top two college readiness exams in the United States, the ACT is essential for evaluating proficiency in core high school subjects to assess eligibility for college admissions and scholarships. After considering feedback from students, educators, … Read more
| By Gale Staff | We’re excited to announce that Phase 2 enhancements for our Document Viewer are now live, building on the success of the first phase we rolled out last year. These enhancements are designed to improve the user experience for Gale Primary Sources, Gale Literature Criticism, Gale Literature: Dictionary of Literary Biography, Gale Digital Scholar Lab, … Read more
| By J. Robert Parks | Douglas Engelbart, who was born one hundred years ago this week on January 30, 1925, is hardly a household name like other titans of the computer world, such as Steve Jobs and Bill Gates—but he should be. So much of what we take for granted in personal computers (and … Read more
| By Sabine McAlpine, VP of Thorndike Press | Some of the biggest challenges educators currently face are closing achievement gaps and improving literacy proficiency for youth nationwide. Roughly two out of three students are reading below grade level.1 This lack of reading proficiency is immensely impactful not only to students’ educational experiences but also … Read more