| By Gale Staff | Inflation has dominated national conversations since 2021, when the US inflation rate tripled from the pre-pandemic rate of 2.3% to 7%. Beneath these numbers lies a complex web of cause and consequence. A disruption in oil production can send energy prices soaring, while supply chain bottlenecks can drive up the … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Saint Patrick’s Day often slips by in classrooms without much thought—maybe a splash of green on a bulletin board or a quick mention of Ireland. But dig a bit deeper, and the holiday is brimming with untapped potential for a fun, standards-aligned lesson. Educators with access to Gale In Context: … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Celebrated on the third Monday in February, Presidents’ Day was initially established as a national holiday in 1879 in observance of George Washington’s birthday. In the time since, the holiday has grown to recognize all U.S. presidents and their contributions to the nation. Presidents’ Day is a perfect chance for … Read more
| By Gale Staff | In 1978, a 24-year-old California educator named Molly Murphy McGregor was teaching when a student raised his hand and asked her to explain the Women’s Movement. Molly didn’t have a good answer. Instead, she turned to the classroom textbooks and, to her dismay, discovered next to nothing about women’s history. … Read more
| By Gale Staff | We’re excited to announce that Phase 2 enhancements for our Document Viewer are now live, building on the success of the first phase we rolled out last year. These enhancements are designed to improve the user experience for Gale Primary Sources, Gale Literature Criticism, Gale Literature: Dictionary of Literary Biography, Gale Digital Scholar Lab, … Read more
| By J. Robert Parks | Douglas Engelbart, who was born one hundred years ago this week on January 30, 1925, is hardly a household name like other titans of the computer world, such as Steve Jobs and Bill Gates—but he should be. So much of what we take for granted in personal computers (and … Read more
| By Sabine McAlpine, VP of Thorndike Press | Some of the biggest challenges educators currently face are closing achievement gaps and improving literacy proficiency for youth nationwide. Roughly two out of three students are reading below grade level.1 This lack of reading proficiency is immensely impactful not only to students’ educational experiences but also … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Exciting updates have been made to Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep, providing libraries with enhanced tools to support students and professionals in achieving their educational and career objectives. New Test Added: Classic Learning Test (CLT): This online college entrance exam, designed for 11th and 12th graders, serves as … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Few figures in American history command such enduring fascination as Abraham Lincoln. Born in a one-room log cabin in Kentucky with limited access to schooling, Lincoln nonetheless cultivated his sharp intellect by reading borrowed books even while toiling on the family farm. Lincoln’s intellectual drive and work ethic propelled him … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Libraries have long championed providing the community with free, open access to knowledge. However, giving each individual the opportunity to fully engage with library resources, regardless of abilities, language, or learning style, remains an ongoing pursuit. Of course, being mindful of the latest guidance—including the April 2024 ADA Title II … Read more