Celebrate and Learn with These Holiday Videos and Activities
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
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 […]
Should the U.S. Keep the Electoral College? A Featured Controversy from Issues & Controversies
Now that the election is over, Americans’ votes are in the hands of the Electoral College. Issues & Controversies’ article highlighting the discussions around that institution has just been updated to reflect the latest election results and statistics. Should the United States continue to use the Electoral College to elect the president? Here is a […]
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
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
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
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
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 […]
What Your Students Were Searching for in 2024
What do social media, psychology, nursing, and artificial intelligence all have in common? They are all among the topics most searched for on Credo Reference and Films On Demand in 2024. The top search trends from our two multidisciplinary resources for higher education institutions show which trending topics students on college and university campuses are […]
Start Information Literacy Education in High School or Earlier
When should information literacy education start? While many colleges offer IL capstone courses, most experts agree it should begin in K–12. States like New Jersey, California, Delaware, and Texas now mandate information literacy instruction to teach students how to evaluate sources—from social media and news articles to textbooks. Infobase can help. Our Information Literacy Strategy […]
Give Students the College & Career Planning Resources They Need
Many young people approaching adulthood have a sense of what they want to do with their lives, but aren’t exactly sure how to get there. For many, college is a great start, but first-time, full-time freshmen have a dropout rate of around 23%; lack of support, academic challenges, and financial difficulties are among the many […]
Prevent Bullying: Resources to Build a More Inclusive Classroom
Many of us remember being excluded when we were young, and the psychological scars left behind can be devastating. How can we, as educators, help stop bullying—including cyberbullying—before it starts? Instilling and encouraging empathy is a great start; when students can put themselves into another student’s shoes, there’s a good chance they’ll be less likely […]
