| By Gale Staff | Predominantly a Hindu festival practiced in India, Diwali—also known as the Festival of Lights—is celebrated by a variety of people from different faiths all over the world. You may even have students in your class who observe the holiday with their families. Still used in modern India to establish important … Read more
| By Gale Staff | On December 7, 1941, there was an attack on the Pearl Harbor U.S. military base. Despite World War II’s looming presence, the United States was not actively involved in the war and, thus, was unprepared for an enemy military offensive. Over 2,000 Americans were killed, and the assault remains the … Read more
| By Gale Staff | In today’s educational landscape, each student brings unique strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles to the classroom. A one-size-fits-all approach to instruction doesn’t set every student up for success. By addressing the individual needs of each student, personalized instruction can foster engagement, drive motivation, and lead to student achievement. Of course, … Read more
| 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
| 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