KYVL is pleased to announce that much-anticipated access to the Opposing Viewpoints in Context database is now available.

Gale’s Opposing Viewpoints In Context is the premier online resource covering today’s hottest social issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. This cross-curricular research database supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes. Informed, differing views help learners develop critical-thinking skills and draw their own conclusions.

Opposing Viewpoints In Context is a rich resource for debaters and includes pro/con viewpoints, reference articles, interactive maps, infographics, and more. A category on the National Debate Topic provides quick and easy access to content on frequently studied and discussed issues. Periodical content covers current events, news and commentary, economics, environmental issues, political science, and more.

Start your search now at kyvl.org/ovic

NewsBank’s Special Reports are news articles, images, maps and other useful content grouped for convenience under specific topics and themes. They enable users to quickly locate information while helping them gain better insight into current global issues and events.

Following is a listing of ones that may be of particular interest at this time.

April Topics
National Poetry Month
Mental Health – Autism Awareness Month
World Economics – Financial Literacy Month
World Environment – Earth Day

Additional featured Reports covering current issues and events
World Politics and Government
Education Around the World
World Health
Natural Disasters
Science and Health in the News

Each Special Report features current and retrospective coverage with new articles added daily. They constitute a unique value to your users and are included with your NewsBank subscription. There are over 60 Reports to be sure the information you need is always available.

The video below shows you how to find Special Reports, what they are and how they can be used.

https://www.newsbank.com/videos/learning-center/how-find-use-special-reports