Bring Women’s History Month to the Classroom

| By Gale Staff | Women’s History Month provides an excellent opportunity to discover important female figures and integrate their stories into your high school lesson plans. It’s a chance to reflect on the achievements of women throughout U.S. history and recognize their efforts toward equal rights for women. The spark for Women’s History Month … Read more

Explorando narrativas: 17 nuevos títulos que transformarán la experiencia lectora de estudiantes bilingües emergentes

| Por Sabine McAlpine, directora, Thorndike Press | Los datos más recientes del Censo de Estados Unidos revelan que casi 68 millones de personas hablan un idioma distinto al inglés en sus hogares. El español lidera como el idioma más común, hablado doce veces más frecuentemente que los cuatro idiomas más utilizados después del inglés.1 A … Read more

How to Discover and Incorporate Global Perspectives

| By Gale Staff | For those developing and revising their curricular goals for the year, it’s important to integrate a variety of perspectives for any given topic. There’s no one-size-fits-all narrative for the often complicated subjects your students explore. Studying the nuances and different sides of modern-day global affairs helps K-12 learners develop critical-thinking … Read more

Expand Opportunities for Discovery in Ex Libris Alma

| By Gale Staff | When you offer multiple pathways into your library’s resources, you expand opportunities for students, researchers, and faculty to discover the content they need—and drive usage of your digital solutions. Gale is working closely with Ex Libris Alma to help enhance pathways to discovery. With the signing of a MARC record … Read more

Honor Galileo and the Heroes of the Scientific Revolution

| By Gale Staff | Your middle schoolers are starting to explore more complicated scientific concepts. While elementary learners are curious about the world around them, young teens are ready to think critically and question the why behind our universe. As a science teacher, you nurture and guide that curiosity. To create a strong foundation … Read more

Illuminate the Life and Legacy of Malcolm X

| By Gale Staff | Understanding Malcolm X is vital today. His story remains powerful yet polarizing. The assassination of Malcolm X in 1965 extinguished a pivotal voice in the civil rights movement. We need to understand Malcolm X today because he captured the imagination and attention of millions tired of waiting for incremental change. He … Read more

Gale’s 2023 Award-Winning Achievements and Recognitions

| By Gale Staff | With exceptional talent and unwavering dedication, Gale has achieved an impressive collection of 44 awards and recognitions, turning this year into a remarkable accomplishment. Join us in celebrating each milestone as we delve into the inspiring stories behind these accolades, capturing the heartfelt moments that define this extraordinary chapter in … Read more

Help Your Community Prepare for the 2024 Tax Season

| By Gale Staff | The public library is a hub for stories, fun children’s activities, and community building. At the same time, libraries provide valuable municipal and educational resources—including tax assistance. The 2024 tax season officially begins on January 23, when the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will begin accepting and processing tax returns. Around … Read more

Bridge the Gap between Libraries and Curriculum

| By Meghan Moulton, Education Sales Consultant | When I left the classroom in 2021 after a decade as a special education teacher and coordinator, it was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made. I became an educator because I felt called to ensure that every child who passed through my classroom knew what … Read more