Tara Blair 
Each year, nearly one in three US students between the ages of 12 and 17 reports being bullied. Of those, rates are significantly higher for girls (38.3%), students with a developmental disability (44.4%), and LGBTQ+ students (47.1%). National Bullying Prevention Month in October encourages educators, caregivers, and parents to take a closer look at how … Read more
Across the United States, an estimated 15.5 million adults and 7 million children live with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This condition causes differences in how the brain is wired to respond to time, tasks, and rewards. Symptoms often resemble behavioral or motivational issues, such as daydreaming, forgetfulness, restlessness, impulsivity, and difficulty completing tasks. To the outside … Read more
World Animal Day on October 4 offers an irresistible excuse to fill your classroom with the sounds, sights, and science of the animal kingdom. But with an estimated 8.7 million species across land and sea, narrowing down which ones to feature—and doing so in a way that’s developmentally appropriate and pedagogically meaningful—can be a challenge. … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Through the Gale ecosystem, students have access to more than 100 databases, putting an extraordinary range of compelling research at their fingertips across a multitude of disciplines. To take full advantage of those resources, students need to understand how to use the tools at their disposal. Often, this means turning … Read more
A breast cancer diagnosis can leave even the most grounded person feeling overwhelmed. There’s medical terminology to decipher, treatment options to consider, and further testing to schedule—often before there’s time to fully process the diagnosis. Doctors and care teams lead the way in treatment decisions, but public libraries can help patrons make sense of new … Read more
| By Jenna Ladouceur |This blog was originally posted by Peterson’s and is reposted here. Bridging the Gap Between Test Prep and Classroom Instruction With education changing as frequently as the seasons (probably even more so, let’s be honest), we know you’re doing your best to ensure students, fellow staff, and parents have everything they … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Each month, people search for the term “breast cancer” more than 300,000 times. “Breast cancer symptoms” adds another 74,000 searches. The results, however, leave users stuck between extremes: dense, clinical pages that assume prior knowledge, or oversimplified content that omits key information. Public libraries can’t change the internet, but they … Read more
| 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
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
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