Building Civic Literacy Skills: How to Guide Students Through Today’s Toughest Debates
This year carries unusual weight for anyone thinking about civic education. 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, arriving in the same year as the midterm elections, when all 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats, and 39 governorships go before voters. A quarter-millennium of self-government and a fresh round of decisions about […]
Introducing InfoLaunch: A New Name for a Thirty-Year Story
The World Almanac for Kids has a new name. Here’s why it matters — and why the name itself tells you everything. Every researcher, librarian, and lifelong learner had a first question. It might have been about dinosaurs, or space, or why the sky is blue. It might have been about Brazil’s capital, how a […]
Welcome to the Stack — May Edition
Welcome to The Stack—a monthly program that gives librarians and teachers a curated set of ready-to-use resources that turn “I’m done” and “I’m bored” into an hour they didn’t see coming. Each month’s stack includes: A quest printable that sparks a new research adventure A visual literacy printable that prompts closer, deeper thinking A monthly […]
Teaching Learners to Think Critically About the Planet
How educators and librarians can equip K-12 students, college learners, and public library patrons to analyze scientific claims, interpret environmental data, and distinguish evidence-based research from advocacy — with the help of authoritative digital resources. Why Environmental Literacy Is a 21st-Century Essential Every day, learners of all ages see many environmental claims. They find them […]
Welcome to the Stack — April Edition
Welcome to The Stack—a monthly program that gives librarians and teachers a curated set of ready-to-use resources that turn “I’m done” and “I’m bored” into an hour they didn’t see coming. Each month’s stack includes: A quest printable that sparks a new research adventure A visual literacy printable that prompts closer, deeper thinking A monthly […]
Learning in the Modern Age: Why Students Need a Managed, Structured Flow of Information
Imagine this: A learner begins a research project on the Amazon rainforest. They open a laptop, and an hour later, they’re watching a video about a capybara befriending a cat. Fifteen tabs are open, there’s a half-written sentence, and a look of total frustration. Sound familiar? The endless ocean of information we call the internet […]
From Page to Screen: How Video Helps Learners Engage with Literature
Many students encounter classic literature the same way: staring down dense language, unfamiliar social codes, and worlds that feel impossibly distant. Whether it’s the moral ambiguity of Heart of Darkness, the social constraints of Middlemarch, or the shifting narration of The Sound and the Fury, classic texts can feel like locked doors. For many students, […]
Help Students Master Math with Infobase
We rely on many kinds of technology every day. We use it to turn on lights, take life-saving medicine, and make calls on pocket-sized computers. In fact, we rely on them so often that we take them for granted. In addition, they seem to improve over time. They are tools that help us better understand […]
This Juneteenth, Learn About African-American History
Looking for resources to commemorate Juneteenth and explore the history of African-American freedom and justice? Infobase is here to help. Learn about African-American history with our dedicated database, filled with expert-curated content. Our video on demand solutions also offer a wide range of content. Access Video On Demand is one option. Films On Demand, is […]
¡Vámonos! Figure It Out with Alma’s Way
Have you ever wished that you could pause life long enough to figure out the answers to your problems? Well, six-year-old Alma Rivera does that every day! Created by Sonia Manzano (whom you might remember as Maria from Sesame Street™), Alma’s Way from PBS KIDS and Fred Rogers Productions is an engaging animated series that […]
Help Kids Learn with Crayola Creative Activities
About Crayola: Create to Learn Series Creative activities can build children’s problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. In addition, they can improve hand-eye coordination and attention span, and encourage self-expression and curiosity. They can also introduce children to different views and values. Dive into dozens of creative activities for children. These activities help kids understand our world […]
Promote Mental Health Awareness with These Resources
While the benefits of maintaining one’s physical health are well documented and discussed, mental health is equally as important. And the two are heavily interlinked. Poor physical health can lead to poor mental health, and vice versa; for example, depression can increase the risk of physical health problems, including diabetes and heart disease. As such, […]
