Tara Blair 
| By Gale Staff | Black History Month presents an extended opportunity for K-12 teachers and librarians to feature the perseverance and accomplishments of Black figures throughout history. Fuel your young learners’ critical-thinking skills and empathy by studying the biographies of influential Black artists this February. Biographies provide rich insight into the life experiences of … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Most millennials and zoomers won’t remember the Space Race, a time when the United States and the former Soviet Union competed to lead the world in space exploration, largely for military gain. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy promised the country we would land on the moon; by 1969, Neil … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Where would any of us be without Dr. Seuss, Shel Silverstein, or Eric Carle? The first full week in February is Children’s Authors and Illustrators Week, a time to celebrate the creators who bring magic to storytime and inspire children’s literacy. Elementary educators and public librarians can leverage the resources … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Edgar Allan Poe is a central figure of American literature best known for his macabre poems and personal eccentricities. Poe was born on January 19, 1809, and literature lovers and horror buffs alike continue to celebrate the late author on his birthday each year. Folks in Baltimore gather at his … Read more
| By Gale Staff | A prominent leader in the American civil rights movement, Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered as an icon for social change and racial equality. We observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day every January to commemorate his life and the importance of his work. Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on … Read more
| By Gale Staff | In this digital age, we are flooded with a vast array of information available on the internet. Access to such an immense volume of data can understandably be overwhelming, especially considering that so many sources contradict one another. How is anyone supposed to decipher fact from opinion? Now, more than … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Elementary and middle school students undoubtedly have a challenging time getting back into the swing of things after the long holiday season in December. Let’s be honest—the return to the classroom after winter break is a struggle for all school employees too. Make use of Gale resources to plan engaging … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Want to inspire your students to read, explore, and use their imaginations? Celebrate Science Fiction Day in your K-12 classroom on January 2, or the week after returning from the long holiday break. By combining science fiction with real-world examples of scientific concepts, you can help your students become more … Read more
| By Gale Staff | As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, why not integrate the changing seasons into your lesson plans and library spaces? Each year in the northern hemisphere, two solstices occur—the Summer Solstice in June and the Winter Solstice in December. In the United States, the Winter Solstice typically lands on … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Whether it’s the start of a new semester or your school is a new Gale subscriber, you can access an extensive library of support features to help instructors, researchers, and students get the most out of our digital content. On Gale’s support site, you can find an all-inclusive and accessible … Read more