Pioneering Women: Trailblazers of Inspirational Stories

| By Gale Staff | Biography is a powerful classroom tool for all grade levels. When students learn through the real stories and experiences of others, they gain role models, discover critical lessons in perseverance, and develop important perspectives on the period in which a person lived. This March, we encourage K-12 educators to find … Read more

Explore St. Patrick’s Day History and Traditions

| By Gale Staff | Whether sharing a meal of corned beef and cabbage, watching a parade through the city, or simply sporting a green outfit, there are many fun and fascinating ways to observe St. Patrick’s Day. While not a federally recognized holiday, more than half of Americans partake in the celebration, regardless of … Read more

My Journey Through Bayard Rustin’s Legacy

| By Joel Meredith, Course Lecturer, Purdue University | Looking back on my undergrad years, there’s plenty of nostalgia. Eighties nights at a downtown dive bar, midnight Tim Hortons runs—and somehow managing to wake up for class after three or four hours of sleep. But even then, I wouldn’t describe my college experience as typical. The Princeton … Read more

New Titles for Gale OneFile, December 2023

Gale Academic OneFile Gale General OneFile Gale OneFile: Educator’s Reference Complete Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine Gale OneFile: High School Edition Gale OneFile: News Gale OneFile: Informe Académico

Share the Story Behind the 19th Amendment

Women’s suffrage is a relatively recent accomplishment in U.S. history. On August 26, U.S. Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby officially certified the 19th Amendment, which legally protected a woman’s right to vote. The original U.S. Constitution did not guarantee women that right, and the ultimate success of the women’s suffrage movement demanded years of turmoil … Read more

Supporting Women in STEM: How the Men as Allies Program Got Started

| By Eric Galis, Chief Information Security Officer, Cengage Group | As Cengage’s chief information security officer (CISO), I have worked my way through the ranks of cybersecurity and witnessed countless examples of tech industries remaining a “boys club.” As a consultant in cybersecurity, I silently heard too many misogynistic jokes; a fact that I … Read more

Bring Women’s History Month to the Classroom

| By Gale Staff | Women’s History Month provides an excellent opportunity to discover important female figures and integrate their stories into your high school lesson plans. It’s a chance to reflect on the achievements of women throughout U.S. history and recognize their efforts toward equal rights for women. The spark for Women’s History Month … Read more

How to Discover and Incorporate Global Perspectives

| By Gale Staff | For those developing and revising their curricular goals for the year, it’s important to integrate a variety of perspectives for any given topic. There’s no one-size-fits-all narrative for the often complicated subjects your students explore. Studying the nuances and different sides of modern-day global affairs helps K-12 learners develop critical-thinking … Read more

Honor Galileo and the Heroes of the Scientific Revolution

| By Gale Staff | Your middle schoolers are starting to explore more complicated scientific concepts. While elementary learners are curious about the world around them, young teens are ready to think critically and question the why behind our universe. As a science teacher, you nurture and guide that curiosity. To create a strong foundation … Read more

Illuminate the Life and Legacy of Malcolm X

| By Gale Staff | Understanding Malcolm X is vital today. His story remains powerful yet polarizing. The assassination of Malcolm X in 1965 extinguished a pivotal voice in the civil rights movement. We need to understand Malcolm X today because he captured the imagination and attention of millions tired of waiting for incremental change. He … Read more