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Member Spotlight: Chelsee Dickson
A Georgia librarian discovered open education when her professor offered students a radical choice: accept the old textbook, or build something better.
Member Spotlight: Delmar Larsen
The UC Davis chemistry professor and LibreTexts founder heard about a student who had to choose between a textbook and baby food, and spent the next decade building the alternative.
Member Spotlight: Amber Anderson
A soil scientist builds a free textbook so anyone can learn about the ground beneath our feet.
OpenEd Digest – March 2026
This month’s roundup of open education news, opportunities and events.
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.
Member Spotlight: Rebecca Karoff
In open education, a University of Texas administrator finds a way to remove financial and academic barriers and build campus community all at once.
February Newsletter: Happy Open Education Week
Happy Open Education Week! This month’s newsletter offers updates on resources for OER accessibility, policy updates, and upcoming association events.
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.
Now Open: 2026 Open Education Conference Call for Proposals
Proposals are now open for the 2026 Open Education Conference, taking place virtually October 27–29. Submit by April 3, 2026.
Member Spotlight: Tiffani Tijerina
A University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor finds that open education can reshape classroom culture, not just cut costs.
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.