| 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 J. Robert Parks | When I imagine how students think about historical events today, I sometimes remind myself what history felt like when I was growing up. I was taking history classes when the Vietnam War was still fresh and raw in people’s minds. World War II was definitely a part of history, … Read more
Research shows that a high-quality financial literacy education positively impacts students’ future financial habits, making them more likely to budget and avoid predatory loans as adults. These findings are intuitive: financial literacy gives young people the tools to manage money effectively, paving the way for brighter futures. To support educational programs that provide students with … Read more
| By J. Robert Parks | If you had told someone seventy-five years ago that between the Soviet Union and the People’s Republic of China, one country would still be ruled by the communists in the twenty-first century, few people (at least in the West) would have guessed China. The Soviet Union had been ruled … 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
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| By Gale Staff | Inflation has dominated national conversations since 2021, when the US inflation rate tripled from the pre-pandemic rate of 2.3% to 7%. Beneath these numbers lies a complex web of cause and consequence. A disruption in oil production can send energy prices soaring, while supply chain bottlenecks can drive up the … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Celebrated on the third Monday in February, Presidents’ Day was initially established as a national holiday in 1879 in observance of George Washington’s birthday. In the time since, the holiday has grown to recognize all U.S. presidents and their contributions to the nation. Presidents’ Day is a perfect chance for … Read more
| By J. Robert Parks | Douglas Engelbart, who was born one hundred years ago this week on January 30, 1925, is hardly a household name like other titans of the computer world, such as Steve Jobs and Bill Gates—but he should be. So much of what we take for granted in personal computers (and … 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