America’s Birthday: Join the Festivities!

|By Gale Staff | Most elementary students have a general appreciation for Independence Day. From Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence to sparklers and barbecues, Americans are familiar with the lore and the customs. However, under all the star-spangled decor, Independence Day is an academically fascinating holiday, especially for young learners developing their research … Read more

Highlighting Contributions of Jewish Americans

| By Carol Brennan | May is Jewish American Heritage Month, and this blog post highlighting the contributions of Jewish Americans could theoretically consume several hours of your reading time today. However, we have narrowed it down to a concise, but by no means comprehensive, the highlight of four centuries of Jewish American achievement — … Read more

Law Day: Empower Patrons with Gale LegalForms

“In a democracy, the highest office is the office of citizen.” – Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter | By Gale Staff | May 1, 2024, marks the 66th anniversary of Law Day, a holiday proposed by American Bar Association (ABA) President Charles S. Ryne to celebrate the rule of law as the bedrock of our … Read more

Elevate Instruction with Upgrades in Gale Interactive: Science

| By Gale Staff | Find more tools to engage students in science instruction with the latest enhancements in Gale Interactive: Science. Discover how to make learning seamless in Canvas or Schoology with deep linking. Plus, explore 15 new 3D models available to provide hands-on lessons in biology, physics, chemistry, and more. Share Activities in … Read more

New ReadSpeaker Enhancements for Improved Accessibility

| By Gale Staff | Small steps toward more accessible resources lead to leaps in equitable learning opportunities. This April, we’re upgrading all Gale resources with ReadSpeaker technology to a new, enhanced version to improve experiences for your learners and researchers. ReadSpeaker is a text-to-speech tool that enables users to listen to content, read along … Read more

How Romance Is Fueling New Love for Print Books in Libraries & Beyond

| By Tamara Butler and Tiffany Schofield | Love for reading is in full bloom—and romance is soaring as today’s bestselling genre. Following the pandemic, more and more people crave the escapism of fiction. Fueled by reader recommendations on #BookTok, sales of romance print books increased by 52% in 2022. Romance is quickly emerging as … Read more

Boost Library Attendance this Summer

| By Gale Staff | Public libraries play a vital role in our communities over the summer months. They offer a safe, accessible place for families, host free enrichment activities for community members, and encourage children to read and grow academically. According to one study from the School Library Journal, 97% of U.S. public libraries … Read more

The Theme of Earth Day 2024 Is Planet vs. Plastics 

| By Amy Hackney Blackwell | It’s easy to see why organizers chose the theme of planet vs. plastics for this year’s Earth Day. Plastics are everywhere. We see plastic in water bottles, packaging, and everyday utensils. Plastic bags are in every shop, restaurant, and garbage can. Food packaging, prescription drug bottles, tools, and toys … Read more

Effective Strategies to Prevent Summer Learning Loss

| By Gale Staff | During the summer months, when most K-12 schools are not in session, students across the country experience a phenomenon known as the summer slide or summer learning loss. Understandably, young learners might only progress academically with structured classes. However, data suggests that students actually regress in their educational achievement, losing … Read more