| By Gale Staff | STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Day is November 8, and high school teachers can help inspire their students to get excited about a potential career in one of these fields. Highlighting STEM-related subjects celebrates an interdisciplinary approach to teaching that encourages young learners to ask questions, solve problems, think … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Diversity in the classroom is undeniably valuable. Students who learn and grow alongside people from different backgrounds become more empathetic and successful working adults. But the word “inclusivity” takes that idea a step further. Global diversity and inclusion strategist Andrés Tapia famously said, “Diversity is a mix, and inclusion is … Read more
| By Elizabeth Mohn | The blockbuster hit movie Oppenheimer made headlines throughout the United States when it premiered to large audiences and a great deal of media attention in July 2023. The movie is a biopic of scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who is best known for his work helping to develop the world’s first atomic bomb. … Read more
| By Gale Staff | There are many ways to observe Veterans Day. Stores and services offer veteran discounts, veteran-owned businesses receive a boost in support, politicians give meaningful speeches of gratitude, and people around the country thank those in their lives who served in the military. This year, teachers can do their part by … Read more
| By K. Lee Lerner | Spacetime describes a universe where the tangible and traditional dimensions of space (e.g., length, width, and height) fuse with a dimension of time to create a four-dimensional universe. Since Albert Einstein advanced his theories of special and general relativity more than a century ago, spacetime has become a foundational … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Teachers deserve our appreciation throughout the year. They help children grow emotionally, develop lifelong friendships, and learn essential skills for future professional success. Most adults still fondly remember the teachers from their childhood who inspired and encouraged them. The past few years have been challenging for the education field and … Read more
| By J. Robert Parks | It may strike readers of a certain age as almost impossible that we could be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop music this month. “It hasn’t been around that long, has it?” is not too far off from the reflection “I’m not that old, am I?” … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Happy Fall! The first day of the fall season lands on Saturday, September 23. For schools in colder climates, autumn brings colorful leaves, cozy cardigans, and apple cider. The chill of winter feels right around the corner. The community pool is closed, and the school year is underway. No matter … Read more
| By Carol Brennan | Gale In Context: Biography is a phenomenal resource for conducting research on scientific trailblazers, mechanical geniuses, and a not-insignificant number of tenacious women. There’s a deep trove of information on all the familiar names, like Nikola Tesla (1856–1943), John Deere (1804–1886), and Marie Curie (1867–1934). This month, we’d like to … Read more
| By Gale Staff | April hosts Earth Day and Arbor Day, and June boasts World Oceans Day and World Environment Day. While these holidays lend themselves well to sunny springtime observations, the crucial lessons they inspire could get forgotten over summer break. Why not reinvigorate environmental awareness with a sustainability celebration in the fall … Read more