| By Gale Staff | STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Day is November 8, and high school teachers can help inspire their students to get excited about a potential career in one of these fields. Highlighting STEM-related subjects celebrates an interdisciplinary approach to teaching that encourages young learners to ask questions, solve problems, think … Read more
| By Thorndike Press Staff | What comes to mind when you think of weeding? Bending over on the ground. Tugging on stubborn weeds around your peonies. Getting dirt under your fingernails, even when using gloves. Feeling the hot sun on your neck. But afterward, you’re left with a beautiful flower bed and a sense … Read more
| By Gale Staff | A diverse student body strengthens the overall college community. Emphasizing different cultures and perspectives on campus helps students become more curious, empathetic adults and promotes inclusivity for members of often underrepresented populations. For these valuable reasons, college libraries can develop programming for, and share resources about, First Nations individuals for … Read more
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| By Gale Staff | This October, transform your college library into a positive space for sharing information about LGBTQ+ heroes and their stories. LGBTQ+ History Month highlights the historical achievements of LGBTQ+ people and serves as a call to action for equal rights and social justice reforms. While sharing many of its values and … Read more
| By Elizabeth Mohn | The blockbuster hit movie Oppenheimer made headlines throughout the United States when it premiered to large audiences and a great deal of media attention in July 2023. The movie is a biopic of scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who is best known for his work helping to develop the world’s first atomic bomb. … Read more
| By Gale Staff | There are many ways to observe Veterans Day. Stores and services offer veteran discounts, veteran-owned businesses receive a boost in support, politicians give meaningful speeches of gratitude, and people around the country thank those in their lives who served in the military. This year, teachers can do their part by … Read more
| By K. Lee Lerner | Spacetime describes a universe where the tangible and traditional dimensions of space (e.g., length, width, and height) fuse with a dimension of time to create a four-dimensional universe. Since Albert Einstein advanced his theories of special and general relativity more than a century ago, spacetime has become a foundational … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Teachers deserve our appreciation throughout the year. They help children grow emotionally, develop lifelong friendships, and learn essential skills for future professional success. Most adults still fondly remember the teachers from their childhood who inspired and encouraged them. The past few years have been challenging for the education field and … Read more
| By J. Robert Parks | It may strike readers of a certain age as almost impossible that we could be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop music this month. “It hasn’t been around that long, has it?” is not too far off from the reflection “I’m not that old, am I?” … Read more