Tara Blair 
| By Gale Staff | Jazz thrives on spontaneity. It never stands still, pushing musicians—and the audience—to respond to the music in real time. As a genre, jazz draws on the influence of the polyrhythmic beats of West African music, the soulfulness of the blues, and the offbeat bounce of ragtime. Its dynamism makes the … Read more
| By Gale Staff | The United States is experiencing a youth mental health crisis. Many potential factors contribute to the concerning situation, ranging from pandemic-era social isolation and political instability to social media use and financial uncertainties. The statistics are staggering: in 2020, one in six U.S. adolescents experienced a major depressive episode, and … Read more
| By Melissa Rayner | Why is everyone so hung up on April Fool’s Day, when there’s actually a far more fascinating pseudo-holiday happening today? That’s right, people; it’s National One Cent Day, so get excited! Okay, a penny won’t buy you much these days, except maybe good luck if you were to find one and … Read more
| By Gale Staff | On April 26, 1986, the Chernobyl Power Complex in Ukraine became ground zero for the worst accidental nuclear plant disaster in the world. While only two workers perished in the immediate aftermath, hundreds more suffered injuries and radiation exposure, which led to dozens of deaths. Nearly 40 years on, the … Read more
| By Gale Staff | “The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library.” — Albert Einstein Albert knew. And many people today know. Libraries are amazing resources, community assets, and treasure troves of knowledge. But what makes them so amazing? Here are nine things we think make libraries … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Filipino writer F. Sionil José once remarked, “Poetry is emotion, passion, love, grief—everything that is human. It is not for zombies by zombies.” Poetry captures the full range of human experience, but studying its deeper layers—historical milieu, cultural influences, and linguistic choices—requires the right set of tools. Established in 1996 … Read more
| By Gale Staff | The world we know today was once unimaginable. Before the first light bulb flickered to life, nightfall meant darkness. Before vaccines, diseases ravaged communities unchecked. Before the telephone, messages could take weeks to arrive. Every invention begins with someone who sees the world not as it is, but as it … Read more
| By Tara Atterberry | I’ve had an interest in Irish history ever since I fell in love with the music of Irish singer Sinead O’Connor as a teen. Thirty years later, she’s still my favorite. O’Connor’s voice is beautiful and haunting in her contemporary songs, but even more so when she covers traditional Irish … Read more
Powered by ISTE’s Learning Technology Directory, the EdTech Index is a trusted resource for educators seeking reliable information to choose effective learning technology solutions. Several Gale products are currently featured on the EdTech Index, including Gale In Context resources. Recently, Gale In Context: For Educators has earned new validations recognizing the resource’s presence on the … Read more
| By Kevin Kohls | In 2019, Gillette razors made waves with a new ad that addressed toxic masculinity through the frame of Gillette’s past advertisements. The ad brought forth passionate responses from those who support it as well as those who rebuke the message. With memorable taglines like “The Best a Man Can Get,” … Read more