| By Gale Staff | The repercussions of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine are monumental. While American students face little of the war’s tangible consequences in their daily lives, some have family members impacted by the disruption and violence, while others may feel anxiety from the conflict’s frequent news coverage. Teachers play a … Read more
| By Carol Brennan | World AIDS Day is commemorated every December 1. It’s a day to pause and express solidarity with those mourning the lives lost to the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) over the past four decades, and also to show support to those who are living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Over … Read more
| By Joel Meredith, Course Lecturer, Purdue University | Many of us remember our senior year of high school as a time of excitement. Graduation is the culmination of years of learning and self-discovery and a major rite of passage. Deciding on what college to attend is often part of that excitement. For many, however, … Read more
| By J. Robert Parks | Nelson Mandela was one of the most important figures of the twentieth century. As one of the leaders of the African National Congress (ANC), he pushed for an end to the racist system of apartheid in South Africa. Then, as a political prisoner for 27 years, he continued to … Read more
| By Elizabeth Mohn | Chronic illnesses are long-lasting illnesses that require ongoing treatment and management. Chronic illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are leading causes of death and poor health outcomes in the United States. Millions of Americans have or know someone who has one or more of these illnesses, making chronic … Read more
| By Elizabeth Mohn | Young students are naturally curious learners and are often motivated by creative, engaging topics. Teachers can capitalize on this curiosity and motivation by developing cross-curricular learning opportunities. Cross-curricular learning remains important throughout students’ time in school, but using creative, engaging topics for cross-curricular learning is especially important for elementary school … Read more
| By Char Shryock | Use eBooks as a starting point for inquiry or as a subject-matter expert to provide educators with job-embedded professional learning that is timely, engaging, and meaningful. With text sets, you can help build common language and experiences for educators and administrators, drive inquiry, and develop expertise. Learn to create text … Read more
| By Gale Staff | From the high school or community college student just embarking on a career to someone seeking a new job opportunity, Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep* is essential. For test takers, there’s standardized test preparation, ideal for researching undergraduate, graduate, and vocational programs; finding tuition assistance, and exploring and … Read more
| By Gale Staff | From Jerusalem to Gaza to the West Bank, the people of Israel and Palestine are living amid a decades-long clash over borders, settlements, security, and statehood. This seemingly intractable dispute has claimed thousands of lives while defying resolution. As education providers, all of us strive to approach this profoundly complex … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Social studies helps students develop a sense of place within the world. They learn the value of citizenship, democracy, and culture; they acquire the skills to think critically about our interconnected and exceptionally diverse society. Social studies teaches young people to question and appreciate modern society’s complexities. It’s a foundational … Read more