Tara Blair 
| By Gale Staff | Educators understand the value of sharing role models with their students. Integrating inspirational stories into lesson planning can increase student engagement and may even spark curiosity in a field that students haven’t considered before. First, however, students must have a chance to see themselves within these narratives. Too often, the … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Each July, for more than 30 years, the Discovery Channel has captivated Americans with its high-drama, documentary-style programming about sharks. Whether you’re an armchair marine biologist or are just seeking the thrill of fear before your trip to the beach this summer, Shark Week is both educational and undeniably fascinating. … Read more
| By Gale Staff | For nearly 25 years, people in the United States have celebrated Pride Month. Each June, in honor of 1969’s Stonewall Uprising, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and their allies take to the streets for parades and festivals in major cities across the country. It’s a time to remember the individuals … Read more
| By Gale Staff | April may have Earth Day and Arbor Day, but why limit our love for the planet to one month? This June, K-12 teachers can bring World Oceans Day and World Environment Day into their classrooms, broadening their students’ curiosity and appreciation for our Earth. Monday, June 5, is World Environment … Read more
Books Worth Crowning! By Tamara Butler King Charles III assumed the British throne this May, and Thorndike presents titles worth their own book coronation. With several starred reviews and many accolades for each, this month’s offerings are worth their weight in gold. In the widely celebrated coming-of-age tale, The Rabbit Hutch: A Novel, readers become … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Summertime is always bustling for public libraries. With school out of session and busy parents seeking ways to keep their families entertained, the library’s summer schedule plays a vital role in the community. This August, in honor of National Wellness Month, public librarians might consider weaving activities into their late … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Your young students are undoubtedly familiar with the basics of Independence Day in the United States. They’ve likely attended a fireworks show and have a general idea about our country’s Revolutionary War against Great Britain. Of course, for most Americans, the modern-day Fourth of July is a holiday defined by … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Nelson Mandela’s accolades are many—he was South Africa’s first Black president, he is a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, and he is a beacon for civil rights around the world. For these reasons and more, the United Nations General Assembly declared July 18 as Nelson Mandela International Day, an annual observation … Read more
| By Gale Staff | While the news cycle tends to highlight larger corporations and leaders of the industry, it’s the small businesses and the determined people who run them that are the unsung heroes of the U.S. economy. According to a 2021 report from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), small businesses account for … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Modern-day Cinco de Mayo—at least as it’s often celebrated in the United States—is a day to get together with friends, gather in the temperate spring sunshine, and perhaps have a few margaritas. While undoubtedly an enjoyable event, Cinco de Mayo is a critical date in Mexican American history: May 5, … Read more