Tara Blair 
| By Gale Staff | Inflation has dominated national conversations since 2021, when the US inflation rate tripled from the pre-pandemic rate of 2.3% to 7%. Beneath these numbers lies a complex web of cause and consequence. A disruption in oil production can send energy prices soaring, while supply chain bottlenecks can drive up the … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Saint Patrick’s Day often slips by in classrooms without much thought—maybe a splash of green on a bulletin board or a quick mention of Ireland. But dig a bit deeper, and the holiday is brimming with untapped potential for a fun, standards-aligned lesson. Educators with access to Gale In Context: … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Celebrated on the third Monday in February, Presidents’ Day was initially established as a national holiday in 1879 in observance of George Washington’s birthday. In the time since, the holiday has grown to recognize all U.S. presidents and their contributions to the nation. Presidents’ Day is a perfect chance for … Read more
| By Gale Staff | In 1978, a 24-year-old California educator named Molly Murphy McGregor was teaching when a student raised his hand and asked her to explain the Women’s Movement. Molly didn’t have a good answer. Instead, she turned to the classroom textbooks and, to her dismay, discovered next to nothing about women’s history. … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Few figures in American history command such enduring fascination as Abraham Lincoln. Born in a one-room log cabin in Kentucky with limited access to schooling, Lincoln nonetheless cultivated his sharp intellect by reading borrowed books even while toiling on the family farm. Lincoln’s intellectual drive and work ethic propelled him … Read more
According to the American Association for Cancer Research, cancer mortality in the United States dropped by 33% between 1991 and 2020. Much of this decrease can be attributed to public health campaigns and early cancer detection, highlighting the transformative power of equitable access to medically sound information—a driving principle behind Gale Health and Wellness. As … Read more
| By Gale Staff | We all recognize George Washington—he’s on our money, our cities bear his name, and his likeness is even carved into a mountainside. But the version of Washington often presented to elementary students can feel oversimplified, reducing this fascinating historical figure to little more than a founding father with wooden teeth—a … Read more
| By Gale Staff | The 2025 film adaptation of Animal Farm promises to breathe new life into George Orwell’s satire of the Soviet Union for a modern audience. However, the story’s symbolism contains a complex and profoundly important message that risks misinterpretation without the necessary context. What better place to help your students appreciate … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Ronald Reagan was one of the most prominent American presidents of the 20th century. He was a charismatic, confident leader who helped define the modern Republican party. He prioritized domestic affairs, reduced federal oversight, and implemented significant tax cuts. He led a campaign of antagonism against the former Soviet Union, … Read more
| By Gale Staff | In 1867, Wladyslaw and Bronislawa Sklodowska welcomed their fifth child, a girl named Maria. Growing up in Poland, Maria was a motivated and curious student. However, despite excelling academically, she could not attend the all-male University of Warsaw. In her early 20s, Maria left Poland to enroll at the prestigious … Read more