Tara Blair

Tara Blair is a Digital Marketing Specialist for Gale, a Cengage Company. In her spare time, she is a total crime junkie and spends her days listening to podcasts—especially those of the unsolved.

The Scopes Trial Takes Place in Tennessee

| By J. Robert Parks | The phrase “trial of the century” has become a common trope for satirical outlets that comment on the news. The adoption of the phrase occurred primarily through the twentieth century as newspapers and, later, radio and television outlets dedicated resources to covering dramatic proceedings in U.S. courtrooms. The 1921 … Read more

Inspire Courage and Curiosity with a Lesson on the Life of Neil Armstrong

Space exploration is a high-risk endeavor, demanding substantial financial investment and meticulous calculations. Since the first successful manned launch in 1961, more than 700 people have traveled to outer space; these astronauts have demonstrated courage and resilience in the pursuit of knowledge. Two of the early pioneers in the Space Race hailed from Russia. In … Read more

Open a New Chapter in Eighteenth-Century Scholarship with ECCO III

For more than two decades, Eighteenth Century Collections Online (ECCO) has been the backbone of digital scholarship in the eighteenth century. It remains one of the most frequently cited and widely adopted archives in the arts, humanities, and social sciences, contributing to both faculty research and the development of interdisciplinary scholarship at academic institutions worldwide. … Read more

Bringing Latinx Literary Voices into the Classroom for Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15 to October 15, provides educators with an opportunity to showcase the histories, cultures, and contributions of Latinx communities. In literature classrooms, exploring those contributions encourages students to think more critically about how Latinx authors use the written word to share stories of their communities and cultures while expressing … Read more

Expand Your School District’s Professional Development with ConnectEDD

| By Gale Staff | Professional learning is evolving. As our understanding of effective teaching grows, educators are seeking resources that reflect both the craft and complexity of their work. They want support that’s rooted in real practice, aligned with the latest pedagogical research, and delivered in formats that respect their time and experience—all so … Read more

Investigate Historical July Headlines with The Times Digital Archive

This summer, The Times Digital Archive is expanding its reach with the addition of five years of new content (2020–24), adding to a collection that already spans more than two centuries of reporting dating back to 1785. The archive’s built-in tools include robust search functions to help users analyze the language of reporting and investigate … Read more

Debate the Merits of Presidential Pardons

Each November, a curious ritual plays out on the White House lawn. Cameras flash as the president spares a turkey from winding up as Thanksgiving dinner in an act of clemency that draws chuckles and smiles rather than legal scrutiny. While the annual turkey pardon is a lighthearted tradition, it echoes one of the most … Read more