New Titles for Gale OneFile, June 2023
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How to Honor Champions of Women’s Equality
| By Gale Staff | Just a century ago, women in the United States were given the right to vote. On August 18, 1920, following years of civil unrest, Congress ratified the 19th Amendment. However, the legislation was not officially signed and certified until a week later. Because of this small administrative detail, we observe … Read more
Keeping Cameron’s Dream and Legacy Alive
| By Grace Gallagher | Executive Director | Cameron K. Gallagher (CKG) Foundation | Yesterday morning, I had the honor of receiving a check from Gale, part of Cengage Group, for $8,796 from the proceeds of Cameron’s Collection and Cameron’s Camp for Wellness on the Gale eBooks platform. These collections are sets of eBooks curated … Read more
Honoring Bruce Lee
| By Gale Staff | On July 20, 1973, the legendary martial arts master and movie actor, Bruce Lee, died of mysterious circumstances. Just three weeks later, Enter the Dragon premiered in theatres. Lee was the star, and the film’s masterful fight scenes, James Bond-adjacent characters, and indulgent 1970s charms made the movie an instant … Read more
Do Your Community Members Have A Library Card?
| By Gale Staff | September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! This is an exciting holiday for public libraries around the country. September is a chance to reach out to new members and take time to appreciate the full value your library brings to the community. In the late 1980s, William Bennett, who served … Read more
Meet Daniel Hale Williams
| By Gale Staff | Educators understand the value of sharing role models with their students. Integrating inspirational stories into lesson planning can increase student engagement and may even spark curiosity in a field that students haven’t considered before. First, however, students must have a chance to see themselves within these narratives. Too often, the … Read more
Pass the Books and the Joystick
| By Josephine Campbell | Spring is such a heady time of year. I say this because a few hours ago, my daughter ranked it as her least-favorite season because of pollen. To me, sneezing a bit—or even a lot—is a small price to pay when daffodils are blooming; leaves are unfurling; and sparrows are … Read more
Gale Resources Can Inspire Students to Read
| By Elizabeth Mohn | Most educators realize the importance of reading to and with young students. Instilling a love of reading in young students can help them succeed academically and socially throughout their lives. Reading is a foundation of learning, and students who enjoy reading when they are young are more likely to read … Read more
Helping Students Research and Understand the Opioid Crisis
| By Elizabeth Mohn | Learning about current events helps students understand more about their communities and other communities around the world. In the United States and numerous other countries, the opioid epidemic and its effects have been important news events for years. However, new factors and developments mean that the story is constantly evolving. … Read more
Bring Shark Week Into the Classroom
| By Gale Staff | Each July, for more than 30 years, the Discovery Channel has captivated Americans with its high-drama, documentary-style programming about sharks. Whether you’re an armchair marine biologist or are just seeking the thrill of fear before your trip to the beach this summer, Shark Week is both educational and undeniably fascinating. … Read more