News
Member Spotlight: Robert Awkward
A community college economics professor turned state leader watched withdrawals drop to zero when he left behind the $225 textbook.
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.
OpenEd Digest – February 2026
This month’s roundup of open education news, opportunities and events.
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.
January Newsletter: What’s Ahead for 2026
Welcome to the first newsletter from the Open Education Association! Every month we will share updates on projects, opportunities to get involved, and resources to support your work.
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.
Member Spotlight: Jeremy Larance
A West Liberty University English professor wants to help educators discover the power to revise and remix course materials for their students.
Member Spotlight: Allison Buckley
An OER program specialist wants to ensure the next gen of first-gen students has what they need from day one.
Member Spotlight: Megan Zara
For UT Arlington’s Open Educational Resources Librarian, learning is about care and co-creation.
OpenEd Digest – January 2026
This month’s roundup of open education news, opportunities and events.
New Resource: Open Education State-by-State List
This list provides a starting point for mapping state-level groups, programs, and initiatives that are advancing open education across the United States.
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!