As the new year unfolds, it’s common for individuals to set New Year’s resolutions. January 1 presents an opportunity for a fresh start, a chance to leave a bad habit behind, or to work toward a long-held ambition. Let’s make 2024 a year for learning something new and strengthening our communities. Public libraries are essential … Read more
| By Carol Brennan | This November, Native American Heritage Month offers a chance to highlight some of the fascinating figures whose essays are found in Gale In Context: Biography. In the cultural sphere, this season is the new film Killers of the Flower Moon, director Martin Scorsese’s adaptation of a nonfiction account of an … Read more
| By Thorndike Press Staff | Every month, LibraryReads shares the top 10 books that librarians across the country love, and the Indie Next List compiles recommendations from knowledgeable U.S. independent booksellers. Many New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestsellers and bestselling authors are also releasing in large print this month. Thorndike Press is happy to share that the following titles … Read more
| Por Tiffany Schofield, Editora Senior de Adquisiciones, Thorndike Press | Los estudiantes bilingües emergentes enfrentan desafíos únicos al adquirir destrezas en el inglés, por lo que brindarles recursos adecuados es esencial. Los libros de letra grande son una solución para la enseñanza de lectoescritura que ha demostrado ser efectiva. Según un estudio reciente, casi … Read more
| By Tiffany Schofield, Senior Acquisitions Editor, Thorndike Press | Emerging bilingual students face unique challenges in acquiring English proficiency. Providing them with appropriate resources is essential. Large print books are a simple literacy solution that’s proven to be effective. According to a recent study, almost two-thirds of teachers reported that using large print text … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Using high-quality educational content in the classroom is essential to shaping students’ academic success—but how can you make sure your school is using content that supports both your curriculum and student achievement? With more content available than ever, educators must vet instructional resources to ensure they’re credible, aligned to standards, … Read more
| By Anthony Boussie| Engaging young learners can be challenging. Educators and librarians are looking for age-appropriate content that fits into the curriculum and is easy to share. Parents expect educational experiences tailored to their children’s unique needs. And kids just want to have fun while they’re learning! It’s a big job, so we’re bringing … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Curriculum directors play a crucial role in shaping the educational experiences of students. But how can you ensure students are engaged in the content they’re learning? Developing a curriculum that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of your student body is essential to capture student attention and improve learning outcomes. … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Predominantly a Hindu festival practiced in India, Diwali—also known as the Festival of Lights—is celebrated by a variety of people from different faiths all over the world. You may even have students in your class who observe the holiday with their families. Still used in modern India to establish important … Read more
| By Gale Staff | On December 7, 1941, there was an attack on the Pearl Harbor U.S. military base. Despite World War II’s looming presence, the United States was not actively involved in the war and, thus, was unprepared for an enemy military offensive. Over 2,000 Americans were killed, and the assault remains the … Read more