| By Gale Staff |
Equal Pay Day raises awareness of the gender pay gap. The date April 4, 2017 represents how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. Explore primary source documents from Gale’s Women’s Studies Archive to learn more about the gender pay gap throughout history.
Read more9 Primary Source Documents to View on Equal Pay Day
| By Barbara Wexler, MPH | Cardiovascular disease (CVD) describes conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. A primary cause is atherosclerosis, which occurs when plaque accumulates in arterial walls, narrowing them and impeding blood flow. This can lead to serious events like heart attacks or strokes. But the term CVD also includes other … Read more
| By Gale Staff | In a recent study released by the ACT, nearly four out of ten 11th and 12th grade students said they have trouble finding the information they need to learn about colleges. According to the data, access to information is notably worse for students from lower-income families and students of color.1 … Read more
| By Carol Brennan | It’s likely that Gladys West (1930–) helped you arrive at your last destination safely and on time, thanks to one of the true marvels of our age, the Global Positioning System (GPS). Known for decades in her field as the mathematician who created the first geodetic model of the Earth, … Read more
| By Carol Brennan | For Black History Month this February, we have another round of outstanding Americans from past and present to highlight in honor of Black achievement. All are featured in Gale In Context: Biography. One of the more fascinating milestones recently added to Gale In Context: Biography was the achievement of John … Read more
| By Gale Staff | In 2024, roughly 1.4 million high school seniors took the ACT.1 As one of the top two college readiness exams in the United States, the ACT is essential for evaluating proficiency in core high school subjects to assess eligibility for college admissions and scholarships. After considering feedback from students, educators, … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Exciting updates have been made to Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep, providing libraries with enhanced tools to support students and professionals in achieving their educational and career objectives. New Test Added: Classic Learning Test (CLT): This online college entrance exam, designed for 11th and 12th graders, serves as … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Few figures in American history command such enduring fascination as Abraham Lincoln. Born in a one-room log cabin in Kentucky with limited access to schooling, Lincoln nonetheless cultivated his sharp intellect by reading borrowed books even while toiling on the family farm. Lincoln’s intellectual drive and work ethic propelled him … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Libraries have long championed providing the community with free, open access to knowledge. However, giving each individual the opportunity to fully engage with library resources, regardless of abilities, language, or learning style, remains an ongoing pursuit. Of course, being mindful of the latest guidance—including the April 2024 ADA Title II … Read more
According to the American Association for Cancer Research, cancer mortality in the United States dropped by 33% between 1991 and 2020. Much of this decrease can be attributed to public health campaigns and early cancer detection, highlighting the transformative power of equitable access to medically sound information—a driving principle behind Gale Health and Wellness. As … Read more