| By Thorndike Press Staff | As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing your experience, Cengage Group is making improvements across our Enterprise Resource Planning system in early April, resulting in the following changes: More details, including an image of the new invoice, can be found in the Cengage Group FAQ. We appreciate you … Read more
| By J. Robert Parks | People have been holding sporting competitions since ancient times. In fact, you can argue that playing and watching sports are part of what makes us human. Think of the Greeks and their Olympics, the Mayans and their courtyard ball game. But in more recent times, the nineteenth century was … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Gale understands how important it is to have easy access to accurate, meaningful usage data. That’s why the Gale Usage Portal was upgraded in January 2025, offering users a new interface and enhanced reporting capabilities. Driven by a partnership with Scholarly iQ, this enhancement makes Gale COUNTER 5.1 compliant. Have … Read more
| By Tara Atterberry | I’ve had an interest in Irish history ever since I fell in love with the music of Irish singer Sinead O’Connor as a teen. Thirty years later, she’s still my favorite. O’Connor’s voice is beautiful and haunting in her contemporary songs, but even more so when she covers traditional Irish … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Powered by ISTE’s Learning Technology Directory, the EdTech Index is a trusted resource for educators seeking reliable information to choose effective learning technology solutions. 1EdTech uses five quality indicators to evaluate products for inclusion on the EdTech Index: the solutions must be safe, evidence-based, inclusive, usable, and interoperable.1 Several Gale … Read more
Each year, Earth Day—observed on April 22—reminds us of the power of collective action, like planting trees, reducing waste, and making sustainable choices. These efforts matter, but they are only part of a much larger story. Across the globe, scientists and conservationists are tackling environmental challenges on a massive scale, proving that ecosystems can recover … Read more
| By Stacey Zusy | In an age of evolving technology, shrinking attention spans, and increasing pressures on educators, engaging students in learning is becoming more of a challenge. How can teachers motivate their students to develop an interest in new concepts and a desire to learn? Try creating lessons using the 5E instructional model. … Read more
| By Kevin Kohls | In 2019, Gillette razors made waves with a new ad that addressed toxic masculinity through the frame of Gillette’s past advertisements. The ad brought forth passionate responses from those who support it as well as those who rebuke the message. With memorable taglines like “The Best a Man Can Get,” … Read more
The demands on today’s academic libraries are greater than ever. Students need tools that fit their lives—flexible, affordable, and available whenever and wherever they study. Thankfully, Gale eBooks addresses both. Let’s take a look at some of the features that make Gale eBooks a cost-effective solution uniquely poised to break down learning barriers and drive … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Long before pastel eggs and chocolate bunnies became seasonal symbols, cultures worldwide welcomed the arrival of spring with their own festivities celebrating renewal and new life. Over the centuries, these early traditions inspired many of the customs we today associate with Easter. For young learners, familiar Easter traditions provide a … Read more