News
Report Confirms What Students Already Know: The Textbook Market Is Broken
New data from Student PIRGs shows that textbook costs continue to affect students' academic and daily lives, even as open educational resources make measurable gains on campuses across the country.
Maintaining Momentum for OER in Connecticut
As the state legislature considers next year’s budget, advocates urge full restoration of funding for the Connecticut OER Coordinating Council. Since its founding, the Council has saved more than 10,000 students nearly $1.2 million in textbook costs.
Open Textbook Pilot Grant Program Funded for 2026
Congress renewed funding for the federal Open Textbook Pilot program in Fiscal Year 2026, allocating $7 million for new grants to be distributed by the Department of Education.
Accessibility, Title II and Open Education
As the deadline approaches for Title II digital accessibility requirements, it’s an important time to get grounded in how open education supports accessibility—and remember that the goal is supporting every learner.
Open Education Week: Join a Global Celebration of Openness
The Open Education Association provides an overview of Open Education Week and provides some simple ways to engage.
Colorado Considers Bill to Renew Leading OER Grant Program
If passed, the bill would extend funding at approximately $1 million annually. Since its inception, the program has converted more than 2,200 courses to OER, built 17 zero-textbook-cost degree programs, and saveed students nearly $60 million.
OpenEd25 Panel: Navigating Open Education’s Path Forward
Members of the Open Education Association steering committee engaged OpenEd25 attendees in a strategic discussion about how open education can respond to emerging challenges—individually, in communities, and collectively through national efforts.
Moving Forward as the Open Education Association
The Open Education Association Development Project has officially become the Open Education Association. Join us at the Open Education Conference to learn more.
Project History: National Coordination on Open Education
As the Open Education Association Development Project nears the end of its development phase, this post documents more than two years of collaborative efforts that shaped the Open Education Association.
Project Update: September 2025
With the fall semester in full swing, we are excited to share the latest developments from the Open Education Association Development Project as we prepare to launch the association.
Project Update: August 2025
The Open Education Association Development project has been hard at work reflecting on your feedback as we plan for the future of the project. Read more about what we’ve done and what we have planned!
National Needs Assessment Survey Results
The Open Education National Needs Assessment Survey was conducted in spring 2025 with input from 1,327 community members across all 50 states. This blog post offers an overview of the methodology and findings.
Project Update: June - July 2025
With summer underway, we hope many of you are getting a much-deserved break. The Open Education Association Development project has been hard at work reflecting on your feedback as we plan for the future of the project. Read more about what we’ve done and what we have planned!
Project Update: April - May 2025
Our first two months have been focused on listening. We circulated a national survey, met with collaborators, and launched our first set of resources in response to community needs. Read more about what we’ve done and what we have planned!
Meet the Steering Committee
Meet the steering committee behind the Open Education Association Development Project. This group of 10 professionals from across the United States brings a wealth of experience and expertise in open education.
Survey Invitation: National Open Education Needs Assessment
Participate in our national survey on the current needs, challenges, and priorities of the open education field. Your input will help identify areas for national-level action.
Announcing Next Steps on U.S. National Coordination on Open Education
We are excited to announce the Open Education Association Development Project, a national initiative to advance open education efforts in the United States for the benefit of learners.