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A M E SSAG E F R O M T H E V I C E P R E S I D E N T 4 Growing and changing with you and your students T he pace of change in education is fast and furious. Changing federal and state standards are driving the pace, as well as community, technological, and social change. Students' needs are changing, too, as they develop more critical thinking skills and become more tech savvy. Gale monitors trends and responds with resources that help educators embrace change enthusiastically and move learning forward confidently. Because change can be a good thing! Gale addresses the needs of students and develops resources that fit their lifestyles and varied learning styles in the following ways: • We offer unprecedented access to nonfiction eBooks and databases from any device and with enhanced resources to support different learning styles like ReadSpeaker, text-to-speech, technology, and translation tools. • The mobile-responsive design in our most widely-used resources supports BYOD and 1:1 initiatives, bridging the gap from the library to classroom. • Our Classroom in Context (CLiC) platform, a 2015 SIIA CODiE Award finalist, brings content into a more enriched, interactive learning experience and helps school districts transition to a digital curriculum. • Research In Context, designed especially for middle school students, is aligned to national and state curriculum standards, supports cross-disciplinary study, and features a modern interface and tool set. • As a Google for Education partner, Gale uses the most current and popular Google tools to support students as they develop key study and organizational skills. By integrating leading resources into its platforms—such as Google Apps for Education, a free suite of tools that includes Gmail, Classroom, Drive, Docs, and more—Gale helps educators improve student engagement, encourage collaboration, and foster critical thinking—from anywhere and on any device. And we haven't forgotten the teachers, administrators, media specialists, and others—the agents of change— who drive innovative learning activities. From preschool to secondary education support, Gale connects educators with the most up-to-date professional development resources, with eBook titles from ISTE, ASCD, Corwin Press, and others. As the world changes for educators, Gale is changing with you—by developing new resources and approaches that give you new ways to succeed. In the following pages, you'll discover digital content and educational technology resources that support learning for today and tomorrow. Together, let's embrace innovation and improve and expand the way students learn. We look forward to moving ahead together with you! Jennifer Fritsch Vice President, K-12 Sales CALL 1-800-877-GALE FOR INFORMATION