Design Cross-Perspective Lessons for Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day

October’s second Monday marks the shared observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, providing elementary students an opportunity to examine both the spirit of exploration and the cultures that long predated it. Teaching these histories side by side gives students an early framework for understanding how the same moment in time can mean different … Read more

Support Automotive Teachers and Students with ChiltonLibrary

| By Chilton Staff | “A lot of my family worked on cars and seeing them do that—it is something I just grew to love. I feel like it’s not work anymore and it’s not school, it’s just something that I love to do.” —Samuel Villaseñor, Cuyamaca College1 Many students are drawn to working in … Read more

Take Your Elementary Students on an Expedition for World Animal Day

World Animal Day on October 4 offers an irresistible excuse to fill your classroom with the sounds, sights, and science of the animal kingdom. But with an estimated 8.7 million species across land and sea, narrowing down which ones to feature—and doing so in a way that’s developmentally appropriate and pedagogically meaningful—can be a challenge. … Read more

Coming Soon: New Customer Websites for Gale & Thorndike Press

| By Thorndike Staff | We’re excited to share that in September, Gale will be launching refreshed customer-facing websites, making it easier than ever to explore our products, find the information you need, and place orders. This update includes gale.com, gale.com/thorndike, and our international sites: gale.com/jp, gale.com/cn, gale.com/br, and gale.com/es. These redesigned sites will deliver … Read more

Teacher Support: How Test Prep Can Assist Educators in the Classroom

| By Jenna Ladouceur |This blog was originally posted by Peterson’s and is reposted here. Bridging the Gap Between Test Prep and Classroom Instruction With education changing as frequently as the seasons (probably even more so, let’s be honest), we know you’re doing your best to ensure students, fellow staff, and parents have everything they … Read more

Peterson’s Test and Career Prep: What’s New & Why It Matters

| By Gale Staff | From high-stakes exams to career planning, Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep equips students with trusted tools, expert guidance, and a clear path forward—building confidence, encouraging exploration, and helping them take meaningful steps toward the future. That’s why it continues to grow as a go-to resource for libraries supporting … Read more

Viking 1 Travels to Mars

| By Gale Staff | Mars has held a fascination for people since ancient times, and for centuries they’ve wondered, surmised, hoped, or feared that it was inhabited. Even telescopes didn’t resolve the issue completely. In fact, the pattern of straight lines that can be seen on the surface of Mars convinced astronomer Percival Lowell … Read more

Improving Standardized Test Scores: Best Practices for School Districts

| By Jenna Ladouceur |This blog was originally posted by Peterson’s and is reposted here. The Significance of Standardized Test Scores Beyond simple metrics and opportunity, standardized test scores are used for so much more—accountability, resource allocation, and identifying areas for improvement within a district. With an impact on school ratings and community perception, low … Read more