| By K. Lee Lerner | Most people are trying to put the COVID-19 pandemic, with all its tragedies, disruptions, uncertainties, and inanities, in the rearview mirror. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 global health emergency on May 5, and the United States declared the public health emergency on May 11. Budget realities … Read more
| By Char Shryock, Education Leadership Consultant | “The more knowledge students have about the world, the better their reading comprehension is. The better they read, the better able they are to access more complex and compelling reading material and build more knowledge to become even better readers. Reading ability and building knowledge are mutually … Read more
Your elementary students are likely familiar with the basics of the U.S. Constitution and the lore of the Founding Fathers. As such, Bill of Rights Day on Friday, December 15, allows educators a chance to expound upon those critical concepts of human rights and basic freedoms while exploring the later amendments’ intricacies as well. To … Read more
| By Carol Brennan | October is Filipino American History Month, and Gale In Context: Biography is delighted to report that compiling this blog post has given us a refreshed renewal of what a comprehensive and fascinating trove of biographical essays it is. Prepare to be astonished at the achievements of these trailblazing Filipino Americans! … Read more
| By Gale Staff | President Joe Biden commemorated Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which is a day to honor America’s original inhabitants and the tribal nations, on October 11, 2021. This date doesn’t mark the first time the holiday was celebrated—just the first time a U.S. president formally recognized it. The genesis for a day that … Read more
| By Gale Staff | The world changed forever on December 17, 1903 when two brothers, Wilbur and Orville Wright, successfully piloted the first airplane. It’s an iconic story of innovation and perseverance reflecting American values of the early 20th century. Decades later, in 1959, President Dwight D. Eisenhower proclaimed December 17 as Wright Brothers … Read more
Seasons tidings to you! It’s often amazing to see the multitude of global celebrations that occur in December, amidst the joyous holiday season. These rich and diverse customs not only bring joy but also serve as reflections of the varied cultural identities around the world. Recognizing these festive occasions broadens our cultural understanding and should … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Learning about the Holocaust is an opportunity to build personal awareness and spark critical thinking about the world around us. Educators may find that Holocaust Remembrance Day, observed this year on January 27, provides the chance to engage students with these challenging concepts. This April, with a little help from … Read more
| By Gale Staff | With Gale In Context: For Educators, teachers have access to instructional content that makes it easier to achieve curriculum goals, engage students, and differentiate learning. Earlier this year, Gale added prebuilt assessments to help teachers monitor student comprehension and identify learning gaps. These assessments give teachers crucial data to analyze … Read more
| By Elizabeth Mohn | As September begins, millions of middle school students in the United States are starting back to school for a new year. Many students and educators find this time of year exciting and challenging as they consider the new year’s possibilities. Teachers may want to try to harness that student energy … Read more