Schools

Women in Politics: Discover the Women Who Changed History

| By Gale Staff | Educators and librarians have an opportunity this March to not only observe Women’s History Month but to showcase female achievements in the fields in which women are underrepresented. By introducing these stories into different academic spaces, you can help inspire young learners who identify as female. Seeing people like themselves … Read more

Oh, the Places You’ll Go with Gale In Context

| By Gale Staff | Theodor (Ted) Seuss Geisel, better known by his pen name Dr. Seuss, is not a doctor at all. He is one of the most beloved authors of all time, writing and illustrating dozens of children’s stories and inspiring millions to fall in love with reading. His colorful characters and charming … Read more

Fusion in the News

| By K. Lee Lerner | In December 2022, scientists working at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at the Lawrence Livermore National Lab (LLNL) reported the first net gain in energy from a controlled fusion reaction (i.e., more energy was released than put into the reaction). The fusion ignition was also self-sustaining, and the experiment … Read more

Learning about Immigration and Ellis Island

| By Elizabeth Mohn | Political leaders, media personalities, and everyday Americans often designate the United States as a “nation of immigrants” because of the country’s long history of immigration, which has resulted in a multicultural and multiethnic country. Because immigration to the United States is a broad topic, teachers can help students learn by … Read more

Enhance Career and Technical Education in the Classroom

| By Aimee Heavener | Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers fill a critical role in schools and the surrounding community. By providing meaningful lessons and practical experiences for students, CTE educators are preparing young learners for successful careers across a variety of industries. As a former high school CTE teacher, I know firsthand how … Read more

This Valentine’s Day, Inspire Curiosity in Your Young Learners

American Valentine’s Day is defined by chocolate boxes, flowers, and dinner dates, but the holiday has some intriguing historical roots and is celebrated in several countries around the world. This February 14 is a school day, so why not create some engaging Valentine’s Day-themed lesson plans for your young learners? Students can still craft Valentine’s … Read more

Celebrate Presidents’ Day With Your Students

While your school might be closed on Presidents’ Day, you can still plan a presidential lesson the week before the holiday. Presidents’ Day falls on the third Monday of February each year, and this year is February 20, 2023. While it’s easy to incorporate presidential themes into your history classes, why not plan something special … Read more