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Why Skills Are Becoming the New Measure of Workforce Readiness
In 2022, Delaware’s Department of Human Resources went through its Family Service Specialist job postings and replaced the bachelor’s degree requirement with a line about relevant work experience. Applications went up 575 per cent. That number says less about the degree requirement than about who was already there: people doing adjacent work, capable of the job, invisible to the hiring process because the posting was…
Interactive Learning Materials: Why They Matter to Learners
Students today expect more than static, text-heavy materials. With shorter attention spans and a preference for engaging, dynamic content, traditional textbooks often fall short. To keep learners actively involved, educators…
A Parent’s Take on College Textbook Costs
This year has been momentous for my family and me, as our twin boys graduated high school and started college. These are exciting milestones for any family. For me, having…
A Year of Open Content: Reviewing the Pressbooks Books of the Month
Every month we highlight a public book from the Pressbooks community that is a great example of high quality, open content across a range of different subjects and use cases….
Transforming Education Through Collaborative Publishing: Four Groundbreaking Projects
In a recent webinar, experts from Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand shared insights on four collaborative publishing projects that showcase how partnerships across disciplines, cultures and institutions can lead to…
A New Chapter Begins: Leading Pressbooks Forward
Hello, Pressbooks community! I’m thrilled to officially greet you as the new CEO of Pressbooks. As I step into this role, I want to share a bit about my journey,…
Humans R Social Media Spotlight: Creating and Sustaining a Living Book
“Any book or knowledge source remains relevant longer when it’s dynamic, or embracing of continuous change.” These words appear in the introduction of the most recent edition of Humans R Social…
Announcement: Leadership Transition at Pressbooks
After many years as CEO at Pressbooks, I’m stepping into a new role as Executive Chairman. This will mean I have much less day-to-day responsibility, but I will continue to…
Reports and Dashboards to Inspire Open Education Advocates
Working as part of an evolving field, open education advocates often find themselves fighting to solidify the future of their initiatives. They need concrete evidence to prove how their programs…
Montgomery College Powers Growth and Inclusion with Z-Degrees and Z-Courses
Quick Facts Maryland’s largest community college, with three campuses across the state and an upcoming education center Identified as the most diverse community college in the continental US. Building momentum…