| Originally posted by Times 10 Publications | According to the Civil Rights Data Collection, of the 49 million students enrolled in public schools in 2011–2012, 3.5 million were suspended in school, 3.45 million were suspended out of school, and 130,000 were expelled.1 Another concerning fact from this source is that Black students are suspended … Read more
Discover how this Texas school district is inspiring teachers to think differently about lesson planning with Professional Learning Framework Alignments with Gale eBooks. | By Gale in partnership with Chris Norton, Director of Innovation and Instruction, Canyon ISD, Texas | The Canyon Independent School District (Canyon ISD) serves two communities: Canyon and Amarillo, Texas. Within … Read more
| By Gale Staff | The following tests have recently been added to the Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test Prep and Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep products: Clerical Civil Service Practice Tests Law Enforcement Police Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain Promotion Practice Tests Medical/Nursing NCLEX-PN Study Course (National Council Licensure Examination) PAX Practice Tests (National … Read more
| Originally posted by Times 10 Publications | Teachers often get swept up in student achievement. That’s understandable—it’s one of our primary jobs. But teachers also have an obligation to foster student passion. When students pursue their passion, their spark, they’re engaged. That spark is hidden in some students. Others don’t even realize they have … Read more
| By Sarah Robertson | Every April, we observe National Poetry Month as a time to reflect on the cultural significance of poetry. Established in 1996, it encourages the celebration of poetry in the classroom, the library, and online. National Poetry Month aims to recognize the achievements of poets, inspire students and the general public … Read more
Providing Digital Resources for K-12 Students and Educators | By Andrea Drouillard, Director, K-12 and Public Libraries, and Martin Petz, Subscription Renewal Specialist | Education has changed forever e-learning resources for hybrid and remote learning are critical now and will continue to be in the future. The Alberta Library (TAL) was ahead of the curve … Read more
| By Tara Atterberry & Jessie Carney Smith (WWAFA Advisor) | Since the late 1990s, Who’s Who Among African Americans has been honored to have Jessie Carney Smith, former dean of the library and Camille Cosby Distinguished Chair in the humanities at Fisk University, as its advisor. For each edition, Carney Smith writes a foreword … Read more
| By Kristin Fust, Product Manager II, Gale | According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 20 percent of people in the United States speak a language other than English at home.1 That means one in five people at our schools, universities, and libraries around the nation may benefit from accessing content in a language other … Read more
| By Carol Schwartz, Senior Content Developer, Gale | I set out to write a blog post about literature for Women’s History Month and was struggling to hone in on a specific topic to cover in this broad area of study. The horrific events on March 17 in Atlanta, in which six Asian American women … Read more
Coming this spring! | By Gintas Bradunas | You can learn anything. For many educators, this is an exciting thought and at the heart of the profession. But for many students, this thought is scary. As a teacher, I loved to assign projects that encouraged students to take ownership of their learning, choose what they … Read more