States, Not Publishers, Driving Innovation in the Curriculum Marketplace
The final post of this three-part series shows how state support for OER is changing the curriculum marketplace—for the better.
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A Survey of Programs Using Digital-Age Approaches to Family Engagement & Early Learning
We invite family engagement and early learning program leaders to fill out our survey. Results will be published publicly next Spring.
How ‘Open Pedagogy’ Connects Curriculum to Teacher Professional Learning
The second post of this three-part series shows how OER facilitate greater connections between the “what” and the “how” of teaching.
Public Libraries: Untapped Resource for Schools?
Unpacking a new study of public libraries, including how they work with families and help develop digital literacy skills
Leading Curriculum Reform Efforts Using Open Educational Resources
This first post of this three-part series shows how OER have become central to curriculum reform over the past five years.
Fifth Time’s the Charm? Congress Reintroduces College Textbook Bill
A bill to expand the use of OER on campuses has been introduced by Congress for the fifth time.
Bringing Drama (and Literacy) to Early STEM—and Vice Versa
The moments of intense drama that children experience when they test out a new design are the engines that drive STEM practices.
Can Public Schools Close the Digital Divide?
As students return to school, it's clear not all schools are equipped with the tools to provide high-speed internet service.
Up for Discussion at the United Nations: The Skills Youth Need
Developing youth skills through an ecosystem of open pedagogy, open data, and open research.
Block and Cut: How the Federal Government is Underfunding Student Support and Academic Enrichment
President Trump's proposed elimination of a new program undermines the Administration’s own commitment to local control and autonomy.
Movers and Makers
New book and action guide encourage innovation and engagement in communities.
Guiding Community Leaders on Family Engagement and Early Learning
Transforming communities into ecosystems that support families, early learning, and digital inclusion.
The Ready to Learn Program: A Q-and-A with Shelley Pasnik
Examining a federal program for research-based media that promote early learning, particularly for children in low-income families.