| By Kathryn Kennedy | It’s almost time to head back to school. How did that happen?! Where did the time go?! I know we ask that question every year, but seriously, summer sometimes feels like an epic time warp! Am I right?! Nevertheless, I hope you thoroughly enjoyed the summer not only with your … Read more
| By J. Robert Parks | The Meiji Restoration, one of the pivotal periods in Japanese history, began in 1868 with the overthrow of the Tokugawa shogunate and the re-establishment of imperial rule. The new emperor, Mutsuhito, was only 16 years old when he came to power, so he initially ruled in conjunction with advisors … Read more
| By Gale Staff | The end of the summer season promises a chance for a fresh start but also signifies the preparation and hard work a successful school year demands. Parents navigate back-to-school shopping lists while eager students choose their first-day-of-school outfits. Administrators onboard new team members while staff clean and organize classrooms for … Read more
| By Gale Staff | September 8 is International Literacy Day—it offers a chance for people to come together to raise awareness of the importance of literacy. Founded by The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1966, International Literacy Day was created to remind the public that literacy is a matter of … Read more
| By Elizabeth Mohn | Many people recognize the benefits of teaching financial literacy to adults and young adults, but fewer understand that young adults and children can also gain knowledge and skills through financial literacy. In the United States, the Council for Economic Education (CEE) and the Jump$tart Coalition have together developed financial literacy … Read more
| By Gale Staff | The summer season flies by too fast, and the first day of school approaches before you know it. Teachers and students feel a bittersweet excitement for the upcoming year; we look forward to reconnecting with our friends and colleagues, yet there is an undeniable anxiety about what the year could … Read more
| By Carol Brennan | July is Park and Recreation Month in the United States, an ideal midsummer moment to highlight some of the fascinating Americans who played significant roles in the creation of one of our country’s most magnificent treasures: the 80 million protected acres of our National Parks system. Gale In Context: Biography … Read more
| By Elizabeth Mohn | When most students think about summer, they think about warm weather and sunshine. Teachers can help students look forward to reading over the break by developing a summer reading list and introducing books on the list to students through resources available in Gale In Context: Middle School. Summer reading programs … Read more
| By J. Robert Parks | The alliance of Britain and the United States with the Soviet Union during World War II was always one of convenience—the three Allied powers had a common enemy in Nazi Germany. So it wasn’t a surprise when that alliance quickly turned tense after the war. Although the United States … Read more
| By K. Lee Lerner | The 41st edition of the venerable and widely trusted American Men & Women of Science has released and introduces 4,000 new listees to this premier compendium of accomplished American scientists. In continuous publication since 1906, American Men & Women of Science showcases the vital work and achievements of prominent … Read more