Celebrate Shakespeare with Bloom’s Literature

William Shakespeare; learn more about the Bard by checking out Bloom's Literature's Shakespeare Center

William Shakespeare’s impact on literature is almost impossible to measure. He was responsible for introducing somewhere between 1,500 to 3,000 words to the English language, and people are still making adaptations of his works 400 years after they were written. Yet, while the Bard is a staple in most English literature classrooms, it can be […]

10 Curious and Unusual Reference eBooks You Can Add to Credo

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Let’s face it—few people think of encyclopedias as “light reading.” And, yet, some of the most fascinating book titles you can find come in the form of reference books. Subscribers to Credo Reference for higher education institutions and public libraries already know that Credo has hundreds of searchable, full-text titles from the world’s foremost reference […]

Prepare for November with Infobase’s Elections Content

Young voters at the booth

With the 2024 presidential and congressional elections just around the corner, there’s no better time than now to educate students and learners of all ages about how elections work and their importance. In order to become empowered citizens—and possibly even future politicians!—all students need to learn about the impact voting can have, not just for […]

More “Fresh Air” Added to Issues & Controversies

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Infobase’s Issues & Controversies database is known for its pro/con articles, but what you may be less aware of is the remarkable amount of media you can find on divisive topics in Issues & Controversies, including Fresh Air podcasts from NPR that can give you an even more in-depth look at the issues most talked […]

Academic Integrity in the Age of AI

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Students seeking shortcuts and other ways to reduce their workload is nothing new. From copying the work of other students to purchasing study guides or summaries of assigned readings, challenges to academic integrity existed long before the internet. The digital age made certain forms of plagiarism especially tempting with the ease of copying and pasting […]

Have You Had “The Talk”? Discussing AI with Students

Student hitting an "AI" button while doing an assignment on a futuristic computer

The 2023–2024 school year is the first one where generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools are broadly available and in wide use. The landscape is changing daily, and many teachers, librarians, and administrators are still learning and wrestling with the implications of these tools for everything from class discussions to academic integrity policies to assignment and […]

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Safeguarding Breast Health

A large group of people dressed in pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the United States. First instituted in 1985 as a week-long awareness campaign, the initiative was pioneered by the American Cancer Society (ACS) in partnership with Imperial Chemical Industries Pharmaceuticals, now part of AstraZeneca. Pink became the international symbol of breast health in 1992. The color was popularized by […]

Learn More about America’s Indigenous Peoples with These Videos

An example Southwestern adobe architecture, one of many cultural contributions from Indigenous Americans

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we take the time to acknowledge the many achievements of Indigenous people, commemorating their histories and honoring their cultures. Infobase’s streaming video and media platforms—including Learn360 for K–12 schools and districts, Classroom Video On Demand for secondary schools, Just for Kids and Access Video On Demand for public libraries, and Films […]

Edmund Burke and the French Revolution: A Historical Controversy

Was Edmund Burke’s condemnation of the French Revolution justified? Be sure to check out Issues & Controversies in History’s complete and unbiased coverage of this issue. Learn more about the issue and check out a sample of the pro/con arguments on both sides below. THE ISSUE In 1789, the French Revolution erupted in Paris. Challenging […]

Read Up on Banned Books with Bloom’s Literature

book covers of banned books

You’ve no doubt heard about it in the news: a massive uptick in book challenges in institutions nationwide. The American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked more than 1,269 challenges to library, school, and university materials and services in 2022 alone—an unprecedented amount compared to previous years. But why? And what books were banned […]

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