Celebrate the Life of Martin Luther King Jr. with These Videos

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. speaking at the Civil Rights March on Washington, Aug. 28, 1963. (National Archives and Records Administration)

Every January, we honor the life and triumphs of civil rights leader and nonviolent activist Martin Luther King Jr. Infobase’s Learn360 for K-12, Classroom Video On Demand for secondary schools, Films On Demand for higher education, and Access Video On Demand and Just for Kids for public libraries—feature videos your institution can use on Martin Luther […]

Can Donald Trump Pardon Himself? A Featured Controversy from Issues & Controversies

Donald Trump signing a bill, 2018

When Donald Trump returns to the White House on January 20, 2025, he will have the dubious distinction of becoming the first person convicted of a federal crime to hold the office of the presidency. As presidents have the power to pardon people convicted of federal crimes, Trump’s reelection raises the question of whether or […]

The 10 Most Popular Higher Ed Programs of 2024

Fingers framing a streaming video screen

What have your students and peers been watching on Films On Demand in 2024? Find the most viewed titles below as well as a few recommendations for further viewing. Subscribers, log into Films On Demand to watch these videos now.  All titles are available worldwide unless otherwise noted. We have included searchable item numbers for […]

Providing Guidance on Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Student learning how to use AI responsibly

To many of us parents and educators, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in education has been both intriguing and disturbing. Over the past year, I’ve watched my two teenagers experiment with ChatGPT many times, with results that alternate between impressive, ridiculous, and a waste of time. What’s clear is that, for better or worse, […]

Celebrate and Learn with These Holiday Videos and Activities

Learn360 on a laptop with a festive holiday background

The winter holidays give teachers the opportunity to present the history of the celebrations and traditions their students participate in every year while introducing them to ones they may not be as familiar with but are just as beloved. They also give teachers and students alike the chance to have a little fun in the […]

The Most Popular K–12 Programs of 2024

Teacher introducing a lesson with videos from Learn360

What videos are K–12 teachers using in class and lesson planning throughout the year? Here’s a look at the most popular programs on Learn360 each month this year, alongside Topic Centers with related content—more videos, printables, songs, and more—you can use in your classroom.  Subscribers, log into Learn360 to watch these videos now.  All titles […]

Holiday Movie Programming Ideas for Public Libraries

We’re full-on into the holiday season—a perfect time to cozy up to a classic holiday movie. Here are some suggestions to get you and your patrons in the spirit, all available in Access Video On Demand, Infobase’s streaming video platform for public libraries. Enjoy old favorites and discover new ones. It’s a Wonderful Life Directed […]

27 Fast Facts about Eminem

Facts about Eminem from The World Almanac® for Kids

Marshall Mathers, otherwise known as Eminem, has been making hit records and news headlines for more than 25 years now. If you have Eminem fans in your classroom or library who want to learn more about the life and history of the real Slim Shady, direct them to The World Almanac® for Kids, where they […]

This NaNoWriMo, Help Aspiring Authors Write That Novel

Author writing a multi-chapter novel with a big pen

NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month, has for decades encouraged creative writers ages 13 and up to write novels, challenging them to finish 50,000 words of a novel within 30 days starting November 1. Many schools and public and higher ed libraries participate in this program every year, getting involved in NaNoWriMo’s Young Writers Program […]

Help STEM Students Learn More About Science Careers

STEM student examining a device used for research

Who are the people behind the biggest breakthroughs and discoveries in science today? What inspired them to take the actions they did to get to where they are? Young people who are interested in careers in science need more than just facts, figures, and the Scientific Method—they need to see the faces behind the discoveries […]

Stay on Top of the 2024 Election with World News Digest

2024 presidential election buttons

November 5, 2024, will be a very important day in U.S. history. Voters in the United States will go to the polls to cast ballots in elections on the federal, state, and local levels—including for president and Congress—and, in doing so, will help decide the nation’s future.  In an era when an overwhelming amount of […]