A national community of educators and leaders who use and support open educational resources and practices (OER/OEP) to equitably improve teaching and learning for all.

This hub provides ways for the community to connect, share, and co-create.

Why #GoOpen

The #GoOpen National Network is a national community of educators and leaders who support K-12 open education through knowledge sharing and strategic action around practice and policy.

Why OER? With increased access to high-quality, openly licensed educational materials:

Students have equitable access to up-to-date, culturally relevant content
Teachers are empowered to tailor learning materials to connect with students’ individual needs and experiences
Education systems can reallocate dollars for traditional textbooks to other pressing needs

We aim to build capacity and elevate OER through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and strategic action by:

Highlighting case studies of OER implementation across states and districts nationwide
Convening working and interest groups around key topics
Gathering evidence and advocating for the benefits of open education

Learn more about OER: visit this "OER 101" resource provided by the state of Nebraska for all to use!

2023 in Review from the Open Education Conference

Dec. 13, 2023, 6:46 a.m.

On Thursday, November 9, 2023, members of the #GoOpen National Network presented a session at the 2023 Open Education Conference. Titled "K-12 OER Professional Learning and Networking Opportunities," this session highlighted the various webinars hosted by the #GoOpen National Network that reviewed the wonderful work being done by our community members to promote the use and support of Open Educational Resources and Practices in K-12 classrooms across the country.

Presenters for this session included:

Rebecca M. Henderson, Ed.D, Curriculum Services Supervisor, Westmoreland Intermediate Unit, PA
Gina Loveless, Educational Technology Manager, Michigan Department of Education
Yvette McMahon-Arnold, State Director of Instructional Development, US Virgin Islands Department of Education
Amee Evans Godwin, Senior Advisor, ISKME

Links to the slides and recording of the presentation are below:

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November Webinar Resources

Nov. 20, 2023, 7:31 a.m.

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Thursday, November 16th for our webinar "Climate Science Learning & OER Development" featuring:

Elizabeth Schmitz, Environment & Sustainability, WA OSPI
Lori Henrickson, Climate Science, WA OSPI
Kimberly Astle, Elementary Science, WA OSPI
Johanna Brown, Secondary Science, WA OSPI
Barbara Soots, OER, WA OSPI
Amee Evans Godwin, Senior Advisor, ISKME

Links to the slides and recording of the webinar are below:

Remember to follow us on Twitter/X and join us on LinkedIn to continue the conversation. Subscribe to the #GoOpen Channel on YouTube to check out more of our webinar videos!

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Join the #GoOpen Network Members Group

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Resource Collections About OER and OEP: Advance Your Learning

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OER for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility: Guides and Frameworks

These collections focus on specific ways to address equity and inclusion, accessibility and Universal Design for Learning, cultural responsiveness and good teaching through the use of OER and OEP.