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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.
New Resource: Open Education Getting Started Guide
This guide provides a starting point for anyone interested in open education to connect with useful tools, resources, and communities.
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!
New Resource: Open Education Opportunity Board
This board tracks active opportunities related to open education, ranging from open calls for proposals, job opportunities, calls for participation, and more.
New Resource: Open Education Webinar Calendar
Available in both list and calendar formats, this resource is designed to help you stay informed about upcoming webinars and other events of interest. The calendar will be updated regularly with registration details, as well as recordings when available.
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!
New Resource: Open Education Conference List
For one of our very first resources, we’ve created a list of annual events with a primary focus on open education. Stay tuned for more resources that help you find, learn and share information about open education.
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.