Tara Blair 
| By Gale Staff | Theodor (Ted) Seuss Geisel, better known by his pen name Dr. Seuss, is not a doctor at all. He is one of the most beloved authors of all time, writing and illustrating dozens of children’s stories and inspiring millions to fall in love with reading. His colorful characters and charming … Read more
| By Gale Staff | March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD), a global holiday meant to inspire reflection on women’s achievements throughout history and make meaningful commitments to expanding women’s rights and gender equality. The United Nations made the holiday an official observance in 1975. Since then, IWD has evolved and adapted, inspiring an … Read more
| By Gale Staff | From massive collections like those housed in the U.S. Library of Congress to the small, curated selections at your own community library, libraries are integral to a free society. Albert Einstein himself once concluded—“The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library.” February is … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Historians credit scholar and activist Carter G. Woodson for creating the foundation for Black History Month, and the United States has celebrated the holiday every year since 1976. Black History Month was founded to honor the achievements of African Americans. Highlighting these individuals helps young African Americans learn about and … Read more
| By Gale Staff | As the beginning of the new year unfolds, many of us make self-improvement goals or New Year’s resolutions. What might we do better in 2023? This year, make a commitment to learning something new. Public libraries are an excellent resource for adult learners seeking professional development opportunities. Libraries that subscribe … Read more
Help Your Library Patrons Improve Their Heart Health | By Gale Staff | This February, you can get double-duty out of those colorful, construction paper hearts you made for Valentine’s Day. February is also American Heart Month, so why not celebrate all matters of the heart rather than focus solely on the romantic elements of … Read more
| By Aimee Heavener | Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers fill a critical role in schools and the surrounding community. By providing meaningful lessons and practical experiences for students, CTE educators are preparing young learners for successful careers across a variety of industries. As a former high school CTE teacher, I know firsthand how … Read more
Create Fun Activities for This Quirky American Holiday | By Gale Staff | Your young learners may not know what a groundhog is, let alone why we have a day to celebrate it each year. They might not understand why thousands of people gather in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on a cold morning every February to watch … Read more
American Valentine’s Day is defined by chocolate boxes, flowers, and dinner dates, but the holiday has some intriguing historical roots and is celebrated in several countries around the world. This February 14 is a school day, so why not create some engaging Valentine’s Day-themed lesson plans for your young learners? Students can still craft Valentine’s … Read more
While your school might be closed on Presidents’ Day, you can still plan a presidential lesson the week before the holiday. Presidents’ Day falls on the third Monday of February each year, and this year is February 20, 2023. While it’s easy to incorporate presidential themes into your history classes, why not plan something special … Read more