| By Gale Staff | Nelson Mandela’s accolades are many—he was South Africa’s first Black president, he is a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, and he is a beacon for civil rights around the world. For these reasons and more, the United Nations General Assembly declared July 18 as Nelson Mandela International Day, an annual observation … Read more
The month of May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, but every month here at Gale we drop a new batch of notable names from the arts, literature, politics, and sciences into our landmark Gale In Context: Biography database. This May, celebrate the heritage of Asian American and Pacific Islander American people (AAPI) by catching … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Modern-day Cinco de Mayo—at least as it’s often celebrated in the United States—is a day to get together with friends, gather in the temperate spring sunshine, and perhaps have a few margaritas. While undoubtedly an enjoyable event, Cinco de Mayo is a critical date in Mexican American history: May 5, … Read more
| By Aimee Heavener, Marketing Manager, Gale | As a mother of three teenagers, I see how tumultuous adolescence is daily. Likewise, as a former high school educator, I know the pressures students feel from their classes, extracurriculars, post-graduation plans, social lives, social media, and so much more. A strong foundation of social and emotional … Read more
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| By Gale Staff | Student mental health concerns increased dramatically throughout the pandemic, and teachers are often some of the first people to notice and respond to these issues. Studies show that among members of Generation Z, more than 40% have a diagnosed mental health concern, yet this same population is less likely to … Read more
| By Gale Staff | High school educators know that strong digital literacy is a cornerstone of successful education in the 21st century. As technology becomes ever more pervasive in the classroom, it’s important for students to learn how to maintain a responsible online presence and identify facts from biased or misleading information. Understanding how … Read more
| By Carol Brennan | The month of April is designated Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month, a time of sober reflection on the large-scale human rights catastrophes that remain a painfully vivid reminder of the barbaric abuses of political power that have been committed in the modern era. Gale In Context: Biography includes hundreds of … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Students, parents, educators, and others are invited to observe National Teacher Appreciation Day on the first Tuesday in May. This year, the celebration begins on May 2, helping to kick off Teacher Appreciation Week. In preparation for these springtime celebrations, we are sharing some of the reasons teachers deserve our … Read more
| By J. Robert Parks | For students who have grown up with cell phones and their conveniences, trying to understand what life was like before everyone had one can be a challenge. This week provides a useful teaching moment, as it marks the 50th anniversary of the first mobile phone call. On April 3, … Read more