A History of US Conventions      

| By Carol Brennan | Every four years, the US presidential election season enters into its dramatic 15-week final stretch, a phase that starts with the first of two nominating conventions from the two major parties. Since 1956, both the Democratic and Republican leadership have followed an unwritten rule that allows the party whose candidate … Read more

Easily Share Content with Improved Deep Linking in Your LMS

| By Gale Staff | Your Learning Management System (LMS) is an essential hub for sharing materials with students inside and outside of the classroom. With seamless LMS integrations, Gale makes it easy to share content from your Gale resources directly within your LMS to support research and learning. This experience is powered by deep … Read more

New Titles for Gale OneFile, July 2024

| By Gale Staff | 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

The Importance of UV Safety

| By Barbara Wexler, MPH | In our daily lives, ultraviolet (UV) radiation surrounds us from the sun and various artificial sources. Although UV rays are essential for processes like vitamin D synthesis in the body, overexposure can pose significant health risks. Practicing UV safety is crucial for safeguarding our health and well-being. First, it’s … Read more

Unravel Twisters’ Mysteries in Your Elementary Classroom

| By Gale Staff | The sky darkens to the color of a healing bruise, a sickly green that makes the hairs on your neck stand up. The air feels heavy, charged with electric anticipation, creating an eerie feeling of calm that settles like a damp blanket. Suddenly, as a distant rumble grows louder, the … Read more

Reflect on Watergate—and President Nixon’s Legacy

| By Gale Staff | Fifty years ago, on August 9, 1974, Richard Nixon resigned from presidential office. During his tenure, Nixon improved fractured international relationships and embarked on significant environmental initiatives. He was president during major milestones in American history, including the end of the Vietnam War and the first Moon landing. Nonetheless, the … Read more

Personalize Summer Professional Learning With Gale eBooks

High school biology educator and credential coach Kati Bergen sums up the thought that passes through many teachers’ minds during the waning hours of summer spent in mandatory in-service training: “Why am I having to do training on classroom management, from somebody who doesn’t know my students, when I have reached the highest rating on … Read more

Honor Martin Luther King, Jr. in Your K-12 Classroom

| By Gale Staff | On October 14, 1964, Martin Luther King, Jr., achieved a historic milestone at the age of 35, becoming the youngest person to ever receive the Nobel Peace Prize. The milestone stood until 2011 when the Yemeni human rights activist Tawakkol Karman won the prize at the age of 32. In … Read more

Explore the New 4-Step Career Assessment in Peterson’s Test and Career Prep

| By Gale Staff | From high school and college students to working adults, learners are accomplishing their education and career goals with Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep. In addition to test prep and college planning resources, Peterson’s Test and Career Prep connects users to career exploration tools to discover what careers match … Read more