| By Gale Staff | In 2007, the United Nations (UN) declared April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day. The UN strives to promote equal rights and opportunities for all people, and World Autism Awareness Day is an opportunity to encourage respect for and celebrate those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Autism is a neurological … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Monday, March 20, marks the first day of spring in 2023. Help your young learners shake off their winter blues with some creative activities that celebrate the change of seasons. The first day of spring is also called the vernal equinox. An equinox, which means “equal night” in Latin, is … Read more
| By J. Robert Parks | Like 1968 and 1989, the year 1848 was a year of revolution in Europe. It began 175 years ago this week (February 22-24) with a revolution in France (not the French Revolution, which happened almost 60 years earlier). Rebellions in Germany, Austria, and Hungary followed in March; smaller uprisings … Read more
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| By Gale Staff | Educators and librarians have an opportunity this March to not only observe Women’s History Month but to showcase female achievements in the fields in which women are underrepresented. By introducing these stories into different academic spaces, you can help inspire young learners who identify as female. Seeing people like themselves … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Theodor (Ted) Seuss Geisel, better known by his pen name Dr. Seuss, is not a doctor at all. He is one of the most beloved authors of all time, writing and illustrating dozens of children’s stories and inspiring millions to fall in love with reading. His colorful characters and charming … Read more
| By K. Lee Lerner | In December 2022, scientists working at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at the Lawrence Livermore National Lab (LLNL) reported the first net gain in energy from a controlled fusion reaction (i.e., more energy was released than put into the reaction). The fusion ignition was also self-sustaining, and the experiment … Read more
New enhancements are now available! | By Gale Staff | As your partner in education, we’re always working to improve our resources, optimizing them to meet the needs of schools, teachers, and students. That’s why we’re adding helpful enhancements to Gale In Context: For Educators that will make teaching and learning easier. Assigning content that … Read more
| By Elizabeth Mohn | Political leaders, media personalities, and everyday Americans often designate the United States as a “nation of immigrants” because of the country’s long history of immigration, which has resulted in a multicultural and multiethnic country. Because immigration to the United States is a broad topic, teachers can help students learn by … Read more
| By Aimee Heavener | Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers fill a critical role in schools and the surrounding community. By providing meaningful lessons and practical experiences for students, CTE educators are preparing young learners for successful careers across a variety of industries. As a former high school CTE teacher, I know firsthand how … Read more