Space exploration is inherently fascinating, rich with stories of triumph, such as the 1969 Moon landing—but also rife with perils and tragedies, such as the 1986 Challenger explosion. In recent years, the advent of space tourism has underscored issues including cost, access, and equitable resource use amid rising global political tensions. As we have explored … Read more
| 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
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| 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
| 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
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
| 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
| 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
| By Gale Staff | James Arthur Baldwin was born on August 2, 1924, into a nation grappling with Jim Crow and at the cusp of the Harlem Renaissance. This future literary luminary and passionate activist found himself thrust into a crucible of poverty, racism, and tempestuous social change. Rather than sinking under that heavy … Read more
| By Carol Brennan | June is Caribbean American Heritage Month, an opportunity to reflect upon this remarkable community that is ethnically diverse, politically engaged, and culturally dynamic. Gale In Context: Biography is regularly updated with new entries that highlight how significant an impact the Caribbean diaspora has had and continues to have on American life Helming … Read more