| By Gale Staff | Inflation has dominated national conversations since 2021, when the US inflation rate tripled from the pre-pandemic rate of 2.3% to 7%. Beneath these numbers lies a complex web of cause and consequence. A disruption in oil production can send energy prices soaring, while supply chain bottlenecks can drive up the … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Celebrated on the third Monday in February, Presidents’ Day was initially established as a national holiday in 1879 in observance of George Washington’s birthday. In the time since, the holiday has grown to recognize all U.S. presidents and their contributions to the nation. Presidents’ Day is a perfect chance for … Read more
| By J. Robert Parks | Douglas Engelbart, who was born one hundred years ago this week on January 30, 1925, is hardly a household name like other titans of the computer world, such as Steve Jobs and Bill Gates—but he should be. So much of what we take for granted in personal computers (and … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Exciting updates have been made to Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep, providing libraries with enhanced tools to support students and professionals in achieving their educational and career objectives. New Test Added: Classic Learning Test (CLT): This online college entrance exam, designed for 11th and 12th graders, serves as … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Few figures in American history command such enduring fascination as Abraham Lincoln. Born in a one-room log cabin in Kentucky with limited access to schooling, Lincoln nonetheless cultivated his sharp intellect by reading borrowed books even while toiling on the family farm. Lincoln’s intellectual drive and work ethic propelled him … Read more
| By Gale Staff | As someone who has sat through more than my share of movies about the Holocaust, I used to wonder why every year brought more and more of them. In the last several years, however, I’ve started to think maybe we need more reminders of that horrific scar on the twentieth … Read more
| By Gale Staff | We all recognize George Washington—he’s on our money, our cities bear his name, and his likeness is even carved into a mountainside. But the version of Washington often presented to elementary students can feel oversimplified, reducing this fascinating historical figure to little more than a founding father with wooden teeth—a … Read more
| By Gale Staff | The 2025 film adaptation of Animal Farm promises to breathe new life into George Orwell’s satire of the Soviet Union for a modern audience. However, the story’s symbolism contains a complex and profoundly important message that risks misinterpretation without the necessary context. What better place to help your students appreciate … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Ronald Reagan was one of the most prominent American presidents of the 20th century. He was a charismatic, confident leader who helped define the modern Republican party. He prioritized domestic affairs, reduced federal oversight, and implemented significant tax cuts. He led a campaign of antagonism against the former Soviet Union, … Read more
| By Carol Brennan | Welcome to 2025! While we usually adhere to a specific theme each month, it’s a delight to pick a broader topic and see what gems are discoverable inside Gale In Context: Biography. For January, we wondered what was happening in the world 100 years ago this month, and once again, … Read more