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The short one-word answer as to why our Dynamic Drama Standing Order Plan is so popular: empowerment. While readers can always count on fan-favorite entertainment titles, themes of resilience, emotional healing, and overcoming adversity empower and support patrons navigating real-life challenges. To meet demand for our Dynamic Drama plan, we’ve expanded it from two to … Read more
Every year, district leaders spend weeks building out professional development plans. It takes long hours to vet resources and careful planning to align training with long-term district goals—whether that means strengthening PLC teams, rolling out Marzano strategies, or reinforcing core instructional frameworks. However, even the most thoughtful professional development plans have to contend with the … Read more
| By Chilton Staff | Ah, the dog days of summer, when getting in the car can mean grabbing scorching door handles and sliding into sizzling seats. Experts recommend rolling down windows and driving 10-20 seconds before starting the AC for best results. But what if there’s no AC? It can mean sweltering in your … Read more
As modern medicine has advanced and drugs have been developed to treat everything from depression to bipolar disorders and schizophrenia, therapy and counseling have adjusted. An emphasis on brain chemistry and different types of behavioral therapy have supplanted earlier methods of psychology. Freudian analysis, once the standard for modern psychology, is now practiced by a … Read more
| By J. Robert Parks | The phrase “trial of the century” has become a common trope for satirical outlets that comment on the news. The adoption of the phrase occurred primarily through the twentieth century as newspapers and, later, radio and television outlets dedicated resources to covering dramatic proceedings in U.S. courtrooms. The 1921 … Read more
Space exploration is a high-risk endeavor, demanding substantial financial investment and meticulous calculations. Since the first successful manned launch in 1961, more than 700 people have traveled to outer space; these astronauts have demonstrated courage and resilience in the pursuit of knowledge. Two of the early pioneers in the Space Race hailed from Russia. In … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Almost everyone experiences a headache now and then—whether from too much screen time, skipping a meal, or getting stuck in traffic after a long day. But for those who suffer from migraines, the experience is much more intense. Understanding the difference between a headache and a migraine is essential to … Read more
For more than two decades, Eighteenth Century Collections Online (ECCO) has been the backbone of digital scholarship in the eighteenth century. It remains one of the most frequently cited and widely adopted archives in the arts, humanities, and social sciences, contributing to both faculty research and the development of interdisciplinary scholarship at academic institutions worldwide. … Read more
| By Thorndike Staff | Although 10-year-old Sid excelled in school subjects like math, he struggled consistently with reading. In addition to being affected by widespread reading proficiency declines from COVID-19, Sid was diagnosed with ADHD and saccadic eye movement disorder, a visual processing disorder that causes rapid, jerky eye movements. These conditions make tracking … Read more
| By Gale Staff | A new academic year is on the horizon, and so are improvements for the Gale platform! At the end of July, we’re launching an updated experience for Gale topic pages. Topic page users can expect a streamlined design with improved navigation on the following platforms: What’s Changing on Gale Topic … Read more