| By Gale Staff | Months before Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation into law, he proposed a resolution offering financial compensation for states that adopted a gradual emancipation model. While the resolution passed in Congress, it was unpopular with the Confederate border states, none of which accepted the deal. On April 16, 1862, the … Read more
| By Elizabeth Mohn | Women’s History Month, celebrated in March each year, is a time to learn about and honor the contributions women have made and the struggles they have faced throughout history. Educators can use this month to direct students’ focus to women and help remind them that many Americans have faced inequality … Read more
| By Gale Staff | At the end of March, we will be migrating Chatham House Online Archive to a new platform. Based off the culmination of years of research and firsthand feedback from faculty members and librarians, the updates to Chatham House Online Archive are in-line with other recent upgrades to Gale Primary Sources … Read more
Americans are stressed. According to the World Health Organization, stress is a biological response to a challenging or threatening situation. It’s normal and natural to experience some degree of stress, but not everyone has the tools to manage it well, and too much stress can lead to mental and physical health consequences. No single cause … Read more
| By Gale Staff | April 2024 marks the 28th anniversary of National Poetry Month, a celebration established by the Academy of American Poets with six goals in mind: At the university level, students have a little more life experience under their belt, making it a more meaningful experience to tuck into a particularly succulent … Read more
| By Gale Staff | From seasoned professionals to curious students, when most people have a question and need an immediate answer, they turn to one source: Google. While Google is an excellent resource for quickly finding information, when it comes to academic research, a limitless search engine isn’t always the best choice. For students … Read more
“My father was a master mechanic; I grew up with a screwdriver in one hand and a pair of pliers in the other.”* – Frank Herbert | By Ryan Lee Price | In an era when character development and plot structure took a back seat to technological ideas and dystopian/utopian predictions, Frank Herbert deliberately suppressed … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Biographies can be popular resources for students and teachers because they fill a wide range of interests and spark conversation about a multitude of subjects. Gale In Context: Elementary includes scores of interesting, engaging biographies—with many about Hispanic icons and leaders who have made important contributions in their respective fields. This … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Earth Day lands on April 22 each year. With your students undoubtedly daydreaming about summer plans, Earth Day is a chance to reinvigorate learning and prepare your students to end the year on a high note. Education about our natural environment is a fun topic—and a powerful catalyst for positive … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Food is a fundamental part of life. In the United States, food production and consumption significantly influence the economy, the environment, and society. Yet the social issues related to food and eating aren’t always the first topics that come to mind when people are interacting with food on a daily … Read more