The April newsletter is now live! With the ADA Title II accessibility deadline extended by a year, what opportunities does that create? Plus: Workforce Pell updates, new resources, and upcoming events.

Join a regional virtual social hour to meet others, share your work, and connect with colleagues working in open education. All are welcome. Choose your region + register: www.opened.org/events

Nevada is increasing transparency around course material costs: a new policy requires institutions to identify no-cost ($0) and low-cost ($1–$40) courses in registration systems. Read more: www.opened.org/posts/2026/n... #OpenEducation #OER 📚

How do we bring open education to new audiences? Lindsey Gwozdz joined panelists Amanda Coolidge, Ethan Senack, and Liliana Diaz Solodukhin to share practical strategies for making the case beyond familiar circles. 🎥 Watch the recording: www.opened.org/events/2026/... #OpenEducation #OER

Three member working groups launched this month: Research, Professional Development, and Outreach. Each group focused on a different dimension of the association's long-term programming. Read their updates in the March newsletter: www.opened.org/posts/2026/n...

In a 2018 web development course, Chelsee Dickson’s textbook described image hosting site Flickr as a "new technology." Their professor made them an offer: accept the outdated book, or help him write a new one. “I’ve been an advocate ever since,” she says. Read more:

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NEW RESOURCE: The Hot Off the Press Publication Tracker highlights new open textbooks, research, and reports in open education. Stay current on trends, insights, and developments shaping the field. Explore the tracker: www.opened.org/resources/ho... #OpenEducation #OER

When Amber Anderson’s soil science textbook doubled in price, she created her own. Her open textbook, Introduction to Soil Science, is now used nationwide. Read more: www.opened.org/posts/2026/m... #oer #openeducation #highered

Open education in Pennsylvania has been building for more than a decade. Without dedicated state funding, advocates built a statewide effort and documented student needs. Now, they’re taking that case to lawmakers.

Open education is gaining momentum, but reaching beyond familiar audiences remains one of the field’s biggest opportunities. This month: working group updates, a Pennsylvania policy spotlight, new resources, and an upcoming webinar on new audiences. 🔗 March Newsletter:

Open education has made real progress, but the case hasn't reached many spaces where it could matter most. Join Lindsey Gwozdz, Amanda Coolidge, Ethan Senack, and Liliana Diaz Solodukhin to explore practical strategies for bringing open education to new audiences.

outcome gaps, and strengthen campus community. She’s calling on institutional leaders to move OER from the margins to a core priority. Read the member spotlight:

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Missed the webinar? OER and Title II Accessibility Compliance: Separating Myths from Facts explores what the new requirements mean in practice, addresses common misconceptions, and highlights how OER can support more accessible teaching and learning. Watch it here: 🔗 www.opened.org/resources/oe...

The Open Education Association’s list of accessibility resources continues to grow. As the Title II deadline approaches, explore webinars, guidance, and practical resources to help make open education more accessible. 🔗 www.opened.org/resources/oe... #OpenEducation #Accessibility

Connecticut is building open education at scale through coordinated grants, professional development, and statewide collaboration. The results: 10K+ students and $1.2M in textbook savings. Read more about the latest work in Connecticut: www.opened.org/posts/2026/m... #OpenEducation #OER

When Dr. Tiffani Tijerina gave her students a free book, it set the tone: open, informal, accessible. She discovered open education shapes more than cost—it shapes culture. Read more: www.opened.org/posts/2026/m... #OpenEducation #OER

Attention Open Education Association Members: it’s not too late to join the research working group on Monday, March 16! Learn more and sign up: www.opened.org/events/2026/... #OpenEducation #OER #Research

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Congress has renewed the Open Textbook Pilot for FY26, allocating $7M through the U.S. Dept. of Education. Learn more: www.opened.org/posts/2026/o... #OpenEducation #OER #HigherEd

Dr. Robert Awkward once lost 6 of 25 students each semester in Macroeconomics. After switching from a $225 textbook to a low-cost option, withdrawals dropped to zero. Now, statewide student savings have reached $21.5M (FY24). Read his story: www.opened.org/posts/2026/m... #OER #OpenEducation

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Don’t forget: join our March 10 info session to learn about the association’s mission and priorities, membership benefits, and ways to get involved right away. All are welcome! Details: www.opened.org/events/2025/... #OpenEducation #OER

TODAY: Join our watch party at 3pm ET! The Open Education Association is hosting a virtual rewatch of bestselling author adrienne maree brown’s keynote from the 2025 Open Education Conference.

What are your plans for Open Education Week? Discover events, resources, and ways to celebrate and advance open education at www.oeglobal.org. #OpenEducationWeek #OER

📣 The #OpenEd26 Call for Proposals is now open! Join us Oct 27–29 for the fully online Open Education Conference. The conference welcomes proposals from all roles and countries, with students especially encouraged to submit. Details: buff.ly/IjKJTOz #OpenEducation #OER #highered

Open Education Week is here! A global, community-led celebration of open education since 2012, highlighting OER, open pedagogy, and efforts to expand access and affordability. Learn more and get involved: www.opened.org/posts/2026/o... #OpenEducationWeek #OER

The cost of higher education often creates barriers students and faculty quietly navigate every day. UT Arlington OER Librarian Megan Zara brings lived experience to her work, partnering with faculty to design courses rooted in care, co-creation, and learner agency. www.opened.org/posts/2026/m...

What do amateur cricketers, superhero comics, and copyright law have in common? Meet Jeremy Larance, an English professor at West Liberty University who studies cultural mythology -- and how the stories we tell about open education shape what’s possible: www.opened.org/posts/2026/m...

📅 Open Education Week is March 2–6 — save the date! The Open Education Association is participating with programming for both newcomers and experienced practitioners. Learn more: www.opened.org/posts/2025/o...

We’re hosting a webinar on 2/17/26 to help educators, librarians, instructional designers, and other campus leaders navigate Title II accessibility compliance and emerging questions about OER. Join us at 12pm ET on Tuesday: www.opened.org/posts/2026/a...

Looking for tools to support your open education work? Explore the Opportunity Board, Webinar Calendar, and Conference List—all shared openly to support the community www.opened.org/resources

We need your input! Join our working sessions over the next two weeks to help shape the next steps of the Open Education Association Development Project. Help shape programming, branding, and other key aspects. www.opened.org/events

Looking for ways to stay engaged and informed? The Open Education Webinar Calendar is an up-to-date list of webinars from across the field—designed to help you find relevant opportunities to learn and connect. View the calendar: www.opened.org/resources/we...

Missed our “Report Out and Next Steps” webinar? Watch the recording and register for the upcoming working sessions to help shape key aspects of this initiative. www.opened.org/events/2025/...

Want to hear the latest updates from the Open Education Association Development Project? Join our “Report Out and Next Steps” webinar on Monday, July 28, at 2:00 PM ET www.opened.org/events/2025/...

The open education field continues to grow, and so do the ways to engage! The Opportunity Board is a new resource that compiles active opportunities such as job openings, calls for participation, and proposals, all in one central place. Explore current listings: www.opened.org/posts/2025/o...

Curious what’s next for the Open Education Association Development Project? We’ve been reviewing your feedback, creating new resources, and building a plan for the future. Read more and join our July 28 webinar to hear what comes next: www.opened.org/posts/2025/p...

Want to know what we’ve been working on? Check out our May Project Update. During our first two months, we launched a national survey, conducted outreach to explore collaboration, and released our first set of resources. Learn more: www.opened.org/posts/2025/p...

We’ve launched the Open Education Conference List! 🎉 This resource allows users to engage with annual open education events. It's built for easy access, tracking, and staying up to date. Start planning your next opportunity to connect, learn and share. www.opened.org/posts/2025/o...

Curious about the team behind the Open Education Association Development Project? Meet the Steering Committee, a group of professionals from across the U.S., all committed to advancing open education. Each member brings expertise that will help shape this initiative. www.opened.org/posts/2025/s...

Meet the Steering Committee behind the Open Education Association Development Project! This group of professionals from across the U.S. brings a wealth of experience and expertise in open education. Get to know the individuals who will help guide this initiative: www.opened.org/posts/2025/s...

Interested in open education? We want your input to help shape a new national initiative focused on advancing open educational resources and practices. Take the 10-minute survey and share your insights 🔗 bayviewanalytics.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Are you involved in open education? We want to hear from you! Take a short national survey to help identify key needs and opportunities for the field. It takes about 10 minutes, and your input will help shape future efforts. bayviewanalytics.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Missed our "Next Steps on U.S. National Coordination" webinar? No worries! Watch the recording and add your thoughts on our open Padlet to help shape this project. www.opened.org/events/2025/...

As Open Education Week wraps up, we celebrate the amazing work being done in the U.S. and around the world. The Open Education Association Development Project is excited to support and collaborate with the field. Join the webinar on March 10th at 2 PM ET to learn how you can get involved. #OEWeek25

Want to learn more about the Open Education Association Development Project and how to get involved? Join our webinar on Monday, March 10th at 2:00 PM ET. Come hear details about the project and share your feedback. The webinar will be recorded and posted online. www.opened.org/events/2025/...

I'm excited to share that the Open Education Association Development Project is now live! I hope you join the mailing list and participate in the conversation! The Steering Committee will be actively working to make sure things are as transparent as possible as they develop.

The Open Education Association Development Project is a new national initiative to advance the open education field in the US for the benefit of learners. Building on more than a year of community conversations, the project invites you to learn more and get involved! www.opened.org/posts/2025/a...