Tara Blair 
| By Gale Staff | During a presidential election season, there’s a staggering amount of online content covering candidates, polling data, debates, and more. Finding reliable, student-focused resources that fit your instructional needs can be a challenge. Compiled here is a list of relevant content for educators and librarians seeking U.S. election resources available for … Read more
| By Gale Staff | The debate over healthcare reform in the United States is not new, but it remains one of the most divisive political topics today. Despite spending more than $4.5 trillion on healthcare in 2022—nearly double the per capita spending of other industrialized nations—the U.S. remains one of the only developed countries … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Mark Twain is a pinnacle figure in American literature. He was a novelist and travel writer best known for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His social commentaries defined the early American experience, and his literary legacy endures through generations of readers. While most people … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Do you remember the first time you picked up a Jane Austen novel? Her stories have remained widely read and relevant for centuries. There are more than 17 film adaptations of Pride and Prejudice alone—and plenty of quirky reimaginings, such as the popular 2009 novel, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. … Read more
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), more than 11% of Americans have diabetes. That’s more than 38 million people. Worldwide, diabetes affects more than 500 million adults. Diabetes is a pervasive and complex disease, as there are different types and causes, and diabetes can be life-threatening if unmanaged. … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Without access to reliable information, it’s impossible to make informed decisions about the leaders and policies shaping our lives. Gale In Context: Biography can help public librarians and K-12 educators bridge the gap with more than 5,000 in-depth, unbiased, and accurate biographies—including many of the 2024 presidential nominees and their … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Globalization has brought countless benefits, connecting people, cultures, and economies. However, this unprecedented level of interconnectedness also brings new challenges, including the swift spread of diseases from one part of the world to another. Such is the case with mpox—previously called monkeypox—as a recent variant emerged in Sweden in August, … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Every October 5, people worldwide have a special chance to acknowledge teachers’ critical impact on our communities. The Gale team is excited to celebrate World Teachers’ Day 2024, and we want educators to know how much we appreciate their tireless work. The last few years have been exceptionally challenging for … Read more
| By Stacey Zusy, Sr. Product Manager | Whether you’re a librarian in a grade school, university, or public library, you probably already know that Gale eBooks is a dynamic and valuable asset that enhances your collection reach, relevance, and accessibility. Perhaps you have used Gale eBooks to curate titles to support a third-grade classroom’s … Read more
Thanks to modern building regulations, designs for new buildings now include accessible features by default. The wheelchair ramp isn’t added to the blueprints as a bonus—it’s built into the plans from the start. But what about online spaces? Digital accessibility is just as important, with the internet connecting us across all aspects of our lives … Read more