Schools

The Death of Edgar Allan Poe

| By J. Robert Parks | Edgar Allan Poe has been a favorite of English and language arts teachers for decades. Many who want to introduce the concept of rhyme schemes have relied on his poem “The Raven,” many who want to introduce the concepts of tone and suspense have presented “The Tell-Tale Heart,” and … Read more

New Teachers: Lean on Those Digital Resources

| By April Angel | This article was originally published by MiddleWeb.  Teachers are incredibly resourceful and resilient people, but they shouldn’t have to be all the time. Novice teachers in particular need a helping hand, a support network, and the tools and resources to make their jobs less stressful. Fortunately, there are new technologies that can … Read more

Explore the Lives of 2024 Presidential Nominees with Gale In Context: Biography

| By Gale Staff | Without access to reliable information, it’s impossible to make informed decisions about the leaders and policies shaping our lives. Gale In Context: Biography can help public librarians and K-12 educators bridge the gap with more than 5,000 in-depth, unbiased, and accurate biographies—including many of the 2024 presidential nominees and their … Read more

Follow the Journey to Lebanon’s Independence

| By Gale Staff | After the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, France occupied Lebanon for several decades. Only after mounting international pressure on the French during World War II did Lebanese independence finally become a reality on November 22, 1943. With unrest dominating the headlines today, this is an important opportunity to highlight the … Read more

Modern China Founded

| By J. Robert Parks | China has cultivated a civilization that sees itself in historical terms, and its leaders often justify their decisions by recalling the country’s history. That history stretches over millennia, but the People’s Republic of China was only founded seventy-five years ago this week, on October 1, 1949. Educators and librarians … Read more

Celebrate World Teachers’ Day with Gale

| By Gale Staff | Every October 5, people worldwide have a special chance to acknowledge teachers’ critical impact on our communities. The Gale team is excited to celebrate World Teachers’ Day 2024, and we want educators to know how much we appreciate their tireless work. The last few years have been exceptionally challenging for … Read more

Personalizing History For More Impactful Student Learning

| By Heather Bassett and Cynda Wood | This article was originally published by eSchool News.  Social studies teachers can help students personalize history by embracing individualized pathways and oral or local history projects. It is no accident that the new National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) definition of social studies is focused on “human experiences and the spaces in … Read more

Bring the Power and Science of Volcanoes to Life

The sheer power of a volcanic eruption is awe-inspiring. A single event can release more energy than a nuclear explosion. When unleashed, that immense power can instantly reshape landscapes, sculpt mountains, form islands, and redirect rivers. Yet, in the wake of their destructive fiery, volcanoes breathe new life into the surrounding land. As the Earth … Read more

Harriet Tubman Escapes to Freedom

| By J. Robert Parks | Harriet Tubman was a larger-than-life figure even in her lifetime. A few years after the U.S. Civil War, Frederick Douglass wrote her a letter, stating, “I know of no one who has willingly encountered more perils and hardships to serve our enslaved people than you have.” Tubman’s work to … Read more